used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
(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 Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
AutomobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mysterious conferences were being held between Mrs. Presby and this and that girl.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mysterious conferences were being held between Mrs. Presby and this and that girl.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The explanation of all this mystery was that it then lacked but two days to Christmas.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Mysterious conferences were being held between Mrs. Presby and this and that girl.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The explanation of all this mystery was that it then lacked but two days to Christmas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
a young female
From this reading Mysterious conferences were being held between Mrs. Presby and this and that girl.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mysterious conferences were being held between Mrs. Presby and this and that girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The explanation of all this mystery was that it then lacked but two days to Christmas.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading The explanation of all this mystery was that it then lacked but two days to Christmas.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
immediately past
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
LONG-REMEMBERED
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From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Mysterious conferences were being held between Mrs. Presby and this and that girl.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
PackagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
Presby
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From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mysterious conferences were being held between Mrs. Presby and this and that girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The explanation of all this mystery was that it then lacked but two days to Christmas.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mysterious conferences were being held between Mrs. Presby and this and that girl.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Packages large and small, all addressed to Mrs. Presby had been delivered from the city.
Treasureholme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LONG-REMEMBERED CHRISTMAS THERE had been an air of new mystery about Treasureholme for the last three or four days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The explanation of all this mystery was that it then lacked but two days to Christmas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mysterious conferences were being held between Mrs. Presby and this and that girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each of the "Automobile Girls" appeared to be bursting with the burden of the secret she was carrying about with her.
