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From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
in addition
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he went, a fresh complication in the situation presented itself to his mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
blurtedverbUS /ˈblɜːrtɪd/
past form of “blurt” — utter impulsively
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading As he went, a fresh complication in the situation presented itself to his mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
Dr
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From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
edgingnounUS /ˈedʒɪŋ/
border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading As he went, a fresh complication in the situation presented itself to his mind.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
gate-pillar
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From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
Heatherfield
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From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he went, a fresh complication in the situation presented itself to his mind.
IvynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As he went, a fresh complication in the situation presented itself to his mind.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
information about recent and important events
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
not any; not one
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As he went, a fresh complication in the situation presented itself to his mind.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
Ringwood
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From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading As he went, a fresh complication in the situation presented itself to his mind.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This time, however, there could be no mistake and he groped his way cautiously up the drive until the light over the front door shone faintly through the fog.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the light of a match he read the name _Heatherfield_ on the gate-pillar, but here also there was no distinguishing number.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The House Next Door The box edging of the drive gave Dr. Ringwood sufficient guidance through the darkness down to the gate; and by following the garden wall thereafter, he had little difficulty in making his way to the entrance of No. 26.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As he went, a fresh complication in the situation presented itself to his mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would be the effect if he blurted out the news of the tragedy at Ivy Lodge?
