used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
CRIMSONadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading IN THE CRIMSON OF SUNSET.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
command with authority
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
to come or go into
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
Gerald
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From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CRIMSON OF SUNSET.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
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 Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE CRIMSON OF SUNSET.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
Rita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading IN THE CRIMSON OF SUNSET.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CRIMSON OF SUNSET.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not enter the dining-room, but called for his buggy and drove direct to the city.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
at the time that
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He wished to see neither Rita nor Gerald until the tumult within him had been stilled.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Edward left the house without any definite idea of how he would carry on the search for the truth of his own history, but his determination was complete.
but in spite of that
From this reading His mind was yet in a whirl when without previous resolution he turned his horse in the direction of "The Hall" and let it choose its gait.
