allurenounUS /əˈlʊr/
the power to entice or attract through personal charm
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
move towards
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
the first light of day
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
Gerry
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From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
an established custom
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
most important element
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
with low volume
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
in a strange manner
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
SummonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Summons Later in the same night, being unable to sleep, Mrs. Burton was aroused by hearing the approach of another motor car.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, cars were not in the habit of passing Sunrise camp at any hour, as it was too far from the main road to allure travelers.
at the time that
From this reading It must have been between two and three o'clock in the dark hours before dawn when the earth is so strangely quiet.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Burton quietly slipped on her dressing gown and slippers in order not to disturb her sister, who slept in the room with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As she walked to the front door she was under the impression that Gerry must have returned home to camp and would wish to see her.
