used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
(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 We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
Blurdon
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From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
set up or found
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
a message received and understood
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
Lotty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading We were all glad to turn from this painful subject to more ordinary themes of conversation.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
undressing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
at the time that
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading While undressing that night, Lotty frankly confessed to Susan that she had been indebted to me, during the whole of our previous stay in the hotel, for as skilful attendance as Susan herself could give.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Blurdon had not been found, though search had been made in every direction round the house, and information given to the authorities in Cape Town, but my aunt remarked that a heavy storm of wind had arisen, which must have rendered the pursuit difficult.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a pleasant relief to our excitement when uncle and Charlotte came back the following evening, and Susan with them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They were surprised to hear of our adventure, and deeply thankful that we had escaped without further injury.
