used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He knew that she would be all right in the end.
in addition
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
on or to one side
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew that she would be all right in the end.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
CLEWSnounUS /kluːz/
the cords used to suspend a hammock
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
the act of discovering something
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
Dudie
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From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
Dunne
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From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
set up or found
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
a young female
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
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 He knew that she would be all right in the end.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
and nothing more
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
OSCARnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He knew that she would be all right in the end.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that she would be all right in the end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that she would be all right in the end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
THOROUGHadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading OSCAR MAKES A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE HOUSE, AND AT FIRST ONLY FINDS CERTAIN CLEWS, BUT IN THE END HE MAKES A GREAT DISCOVERY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dudie Dunne, having a certain purpose to carry out, paid little heed to the girl's disconsolate remarks.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
in or at the place that
From this reading He also made notes of several matters, and finally, concluding his search, he returned to the room where he had left the girl Caroline.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He commenced and searched that house from top to bottom, and found many little articles which he put aside for future reference.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that she would be all right in the end.
