(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 THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What had he done at Briar Hills, what horrible thing?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could it be that the boy had--?
next to; at the side of
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
a youthful male person
From this reading Could it be that the boy had--?
BriarnounUS /ˈbraɪər/
Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
From this reading What had he done at Briar Hills, what horrible thing?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading I went hurriedly into the house and without ceremony waked the sleeping Jack.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could it be that the boy had--?
DEEPENSverbUS /ˈdiːpənz/
third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What had he done at Briar Hills, what horrible thing?
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
gravestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəst/
superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What had he done at Briar Hills, what horrible thing?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What had he done at Briar Hills, what horrible thing?
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading What had he done at Briar Hills, what horrible thing?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
provoking horror
From this reading What had he done at Briar Hills, what horrible thing?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I went hurriedly into the house and without ceremony waked the sleeping Jack.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading I went hurriedly into the house and without ceremony waked the sleeping Jack.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Could it be that the boy had--?
a small worthless amount
From this reading I went hurriedly into the house and without ceremony waked the sleeping Jack.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
the state of being asleep
From this reading I went hurriedly into the house and without ceremony waked the sleeping Jack.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Could it be that the boy had--?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
a special situation
From this reading What had he done at Briar Hills, what horrible thing?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I shrank in dismay from the terrible thought that came into my mind.
waked
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From this reading I went hurriedly into the house and without ceremony waked the sleeping Jack.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went hurriedly into the house and without ceremony waked the sleeping Jack.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had he done at Briar Hills, what horrible thing?
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS But all other considerations were as nothing beside the mystery of Jerry's manner and appearance, and his sudden flight filled me with the gravest fears.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I went hurriedly into the house and without ceremony waked the sleeping Jack.
