adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He glanced around the room; nothing seemed to have been disturbed.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
disingenuousadjectiveUS /dɪsɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
distrustsnounUS /dɪˈstrʌsts/
plural of “distrust” — doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading He glanced around the room; nothing seemed to have been disturbed.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
far-reaching
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From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced around the room; nothing seemed to have been disturbed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He glanced around the room; nothing seemed to have been disturbed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
ingressnoun
(astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless he was uneasy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He glanced around the room; nothing seemed to have been disturbed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
recaptureverbUS /riˈkæptʃər/
experience anew
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He glanced around the room; nothing seemed to have been disturbed.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He glanced around the room; nothing seemed to have been disturbed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
Susy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
trustfuladjective
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Nevertheless he was uneasy.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless he was uneasy.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The suspicions of a frank, trustful nature when once aroused are apt to be more general and far-reaching than the specific distrusts of the disingenuous, for they imply the overthrow of a whole principle and not a mere detail.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
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 As Susy's footsteps died away, Clarence closed the door, walked to the window, and examined it closely.
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading The bars had been restored since he had wrenched them off to give ingress to the family on the day of recapture.
