used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CUP OF TEA.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
anew
From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
BethelnounUS /ˈbeθəl/
a house of worship (especially one for sailors)
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
Carnes
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From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A CUP OF TEA.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
denouementnounUS /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/
the outcome of a complex sequence of events
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
Dr
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From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
in order that something should not happen
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CUP OF TEA.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
move stealthily
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
with low volume
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A CUP OF TEA.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was growing dusk before I saw Carnes again that day.
look attentively
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Carnes came in softly, and wearing upon his face the peculiar knowing grin that we at the office had named his "Fox smile."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He held in his hand a folded slip of paper, which he dropped upon my knee, and then drew back, without uttering a comment, to watch my perusal of the same.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had remained in my room since dinner, wishing to avoid as much as possible the gossip and natural inquiry that would follow the denouement of the raid against Dr. Bethel, lest some suspicious mind should think me too much interested, considering the part I had taken in the affair.
