(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 Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was sure that she had not been seen.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
Denison
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From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was sure that she had not been seen.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
the light of the Moon
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
Olivia
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From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was sure that she had not been seen.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Like all persons of strong nature, Olivia Denison grew bolder as danger came nearer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was sure that she had not been seen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was sure that she had not been seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There she waited, peeping cautiously out under cover of the black shadows of the corridor, into which the faint moonlight could not penetrate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was sure that she had not been seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
at the time that
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As noiselessly as she could she shut the window, and retreated into the private passage which led to her own apartments.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When she recognized the man in the garden, underneath the corridor window, it did not occur to her to call for help; but all her energies were instantly concentrated on learning the meaning of this intrusion.
