perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading What could such an act mean?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What could such an act mean?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
in a state of sleep
From this reading She had come to his room secretly, supposing him asleep, and this surprising knowledge dominated his mind.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Where she had gone he neither knew, nor cared.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come to his room secretly, supposing him asleep, and this surprising knowledge dominated his mind.
COOLIDGEnounUS /ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could such an act mean?
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading She had come to his room secretly, supposing him asleep, and this surprising knowledge dominated his mind.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
a quick look
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Where she had gone he neither knew, nor cared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Where she had gone he neither knew, nor cared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Where she had gone he neither knew, nor cared.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She had come to his room secretly, supposing him asleep, and this surprising knowledge dominated his mind.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What could such an act mean?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had come to his room secretly, supposing him asleep, and this surprising knowledge dominated his mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
the light of the Moon
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
Natalie
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From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Where she had gone he neither knew, nor cared.
not any; not one
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Where she had gone he neither knew, nor cared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had come to his room secretly, supposing him asleep, and this surprising knowledge dominated his mind.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading She had come to his room secretly, supposing him asleep, and this surprising knowledge dominated his mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where she had gone he neither knew, nor cared.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What could such an act mean?
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading She had come to his room secretly, supposing him asleep, and this surprising knowledge dominated his mind.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading She had come to his room secretly, supposing him asleep, and this surprising knowledge dominated his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
vanishingnounUS /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading His one glimpse of her vanishing figure assured him of this fact, and he drew back instantly, unwilling to follow.
a vivid mental image
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
someone who visits
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could such an act mean?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where she had gone he neither knew, nor cared.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading MISS COOLIDGE EXPLAINS Vague and indistinct as was that fleeting vision in the moonlight, West felt no doubt as to the identity of his visitor--the woman was Natalie Coolidge.
