used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was a strange reverse of circumstance, that I should be signaling for her help at another spot in the same house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading It was a strange reverse of circumstance, that I should be signaling for her help at another spot in the same house.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
Eudoxie
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From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was a strange reverse of circumstance, that I should be signaling for her help at another spot in the same house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a strange reverse of circumstance, that I should be signaling for her help at another spot in the same house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading It was a strange reverse of circumstance, that I should be signaling for her help at another spot in the same house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was a strange reverse of circumstance, that I should be signaling for her help at another spot in the same house.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a strange reverse of circumstance, that I should be signaling for her help at another spot in the same house.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
signalingnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading It was a strange reverse of circumstance, that I should be signaling for her help at another spot in the same house.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a strange reverse of circumstance, that I should be signaling for her help at another spot in the same house.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was a strange reverse of circumstance, that I should be signaling for her help at another spot in the same house.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
precisely as stated
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
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 I knew that the room in which she slept had a window opening on the opposite side upon the street, for it was at that window that she was to place her signal in the event of requiring my services.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THERE was so large an element of chance about my experiment that I watched the dangling belt with the interest of a gambler.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It might very easily attract the notice of the inmate of the room below, but would that be Mademoiselle Eudoxie?
