used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
Burden's
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From this reading He had a plan of the house, drawn from Burden's description, and he made straight for the countess' room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading He had a plan of the house, drawn from Burden's description, and he made straight for the countess' room.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
crapenoun
small very thin pancake
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He had a plan of the house, drawn from Burden's description, and he made straight for the countess' room.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He had a plan of the house, drawn from Burden's description, and he made straight for the countess' room.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had a plan of the house, drawn from Burden's description, and he made straight for the countess' room.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a plan of the house, drawn from Burden's description, and he made straight for the countess' room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had a plan of the house, drawn from Burden's description, and he made straight for the countess' room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ted raised the window noiselessly and stepped into the corridor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
and nothing more
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Ted raised the window noiselessly and stepped into the corridor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had a plan of the house, drawn from Burden's description, and he made straight for the countess' room.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Ted raised the window noiselessly and stepped into the corridor.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
not used up
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Ted raised the window noiselessly and stepped into the corridor.
stifleverbUS /ˈstaɪfəl/
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He had a plan of the house, drawn from Burden's description, and he made straight for the countess' room.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Ted raised the window noiselessly and stepped into the corridor.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Burden clapped her hand to her mouth to stifle the cry of terror, and, absolutely incapable of remaining on the spot, fled to her own room and locked herself in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sight of it almost made her scream, for the face was partially covered by a crape mask, through which the eyes gleamed fiercely.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Burden had switched off some of the electric lights in the corridor--was, indeed, prepared to switch the remainder if any one happened to come up--and she could just see a face through the window.
