used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No time could have been better suited for his investigations.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading No time could have been better suited for his investigations.
the lower side of anything
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No time could have been better suited for his investigations.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No time could have been better suited for his investigations.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No time could have been better suited for his investigations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading No time could have been better suited for his investigations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
take the midday meal
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
not any; not one
From this reading No time could have been better suited for his investigations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This want, the secret of the old tower supplied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
and nothing more
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
established beyond doubt
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading This want, the secret of the old tower supplied.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
make steady
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading No time could have been better suited for his investigations.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This want, the secret of the old tower supplied.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This want, the secret of the old tower supplied.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No time could have been better suited for his investigations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
unaccounted
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From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading This want, the secret of the old tower supplied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lunch was well over, the members of the house party were in their various rooms for an hour at least.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few moments spent in measuring on the first floor in the great hall, and the library, which ran parallel to it, proved the correctness of his theory, that the space enclosed was smaller at the bottom than at the top, as only six feet was unaccounted for.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TOP OF THE TOWER After his disquieting interview with Miss Fitzgerald, Stanley felt the imperative need of an entire change of subject to steady his mind.
