used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
(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 But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
Chessleigh
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From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
CopleynounUS /ˈkɑːpli/
American painter who did portraits of Paul Revere and John Hancock before fleeing to England to avoid the American Revolution (1738-1815)
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
DETERMINATIONnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
DiamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "Diamonds and silks and lots of precious things!
ecstaticallyadverbUS /ekˈstætɪkli/
in an ecstatic manner
From this reading "If it should be smugglers over there--only fancy!" sighed Helen ecstatically.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "If it should be smugglers over there--only fancy!" sighed Helen ecstatically.
Fielding's
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From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
the act of departing
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it should be smugglers over there--only fancy!" sighed Helen ecstatically.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it should be smugglers over there--only fancy!" sighed Helen ecstatically.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading "Diamonds and silks and lots of precious things!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
a particular point in time
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My, oh, my!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading My, oh, my!"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
and nothing more
From this reading "If it should be smugglers over there--only fancy!" sighed Helen ecstatically.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "If it should be smugglers over there--only fancy!" sighed Helen ecstatically.
PipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "Diamonds and silks and lots of precious things!
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If it should be smugglers over there--only fancy!" sighed Helen ecstatically.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "If it should be smugglers over there--only fancy!" sighed Helen ecstatically.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading "Diamonds and silks and lots of precious things!
be seated
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading "If it should be smugglers over there--only fancy!" sighed Helen ecstatically.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If it should be smugglers over there--only fancy!" sighed Helen ecstatically.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Diamonds and silks and lots of precious things!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
in or at the place that
From this reading But, after a moment, she was not at all mute upon the subject of the King of the Pipes and what might be going on on the island where they believed the queer old man had his headquarters.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A DETERMINATION However the wind might sit and whatever may have been her secret opinion of Ruth Fielding's interest in Chessleigh Copley, Helen suddenly became mute regarding that young man.
