used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That day, however, there was no development in the affair.
(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 Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
on or to one side
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
Becky
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From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That day, however, there was no development in the affair.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading That day, however, there was no development in the affair.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
discreditableadjective
tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
at any time
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
Fergusons
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From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
a young female
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
HOW
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From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That day, however, there was no development in the affair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
a single distinct event
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
INTERVIEWEDverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
something that is lost
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
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 Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
not able to be found
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
not any; not one
From this reading That day, however, there was no development in the affair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
PHOEBEnounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
Ritchie
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From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
an educational institution
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That day, however, there was no development in the affair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That day, however, there was no development in the affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW PHOEBE INTERVIEWED THE LAWYER Phoebe Daring returned home more mystified than ever in regard to the missing box.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading Mrs. Ritchie kept out of sight and aside from the gossip indulged in by the villagers concerning the discreditable scene at the bank the night before, the excitement incident to the loss of the precious blue box seemed to have subsided.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl was by nature logical and inquiring and aside from the interest she felt in the Fergusons the mystery appealed to her curiosity and aroused in her a disposition to investigate it on her own account.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Don and Becky reported that all the school children were talking about the lost box and that many absurd statements were made concerning its disappearance.
