used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
Arrelsford's
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From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Caroline Mitford had not gone home.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
made afraid
From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Caroline Mitford had not gone home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
Howard'snounUS /ˈhaʊərdz/
possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
Jonas
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From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
Martha
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From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
Mitfordnoun
United States writer (born in England) who wrote on American culture (1917-1996)
From this reading Caroline Mitford had not gone home.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Caroline Mitford had not gone home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
on a floor above
From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
Varney
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From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
look attentively
From this reading Martha was upstairs in Howard’s room, making ready to watch over him during the night.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
in or at the place that
From this reading Old Jonas, frightened to death, remained locked up in the closet where he had been left by Arrelsford’s men.
WILFRED
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From this reading WILFRED PLAYS THE MAN A sharp contrast to the noise outside was presented by the quiet of the Varney house inside.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The sewing women, in view of the attack and the movements of the boys and the old men, had separated sooner than they had intended and had gone their several ways.
