used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But they were driven by a powerful motive—two motives, in fact.
Agnes
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From this reading The other was the desire to “show off” before the older folks—Ruth, Agnes and the boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The other was the desire to “show off” before the older folks—Ruth, Agnes and the boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were driven by a powerful motive—two motives, in fact.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
a young person of either sex
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The other was the desire to “show off” before the older folks—Ruth, Agnes and the boys.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading But they were driven by a powerful motive—two motives, in fact.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
your parents
From this reading The other was the desire to “show off” before the older folks—Ruth, Agnes and the boys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
destroyed or killed
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But they were driven by a powerful motive—two motives, in fact.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But they were driven by a powerful motive—two motives, in fact.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
not any; not one
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The other was the desire to “show off” before the older folks—Ruth, Agnes and the boys.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other was the desire to “show off” before the older folks—Ruth, Agnes and the boys.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading But they were driven by a powerful motive—two motives, in fact.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading The other was the desire to “show off” before the older folks—Ruth, Agnes and the boys.
scaryadjectiveUS /ˈskeri/
provoking fear terror
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
seldom-visited
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The other was the desire to “show off” before the older folks—Ruth, Agnes and the boys.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
Tess
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From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were driven by a powerful motive—two motives, in fact.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other was the desire to “show off” before the older folks—Ruth, Agnes and the boys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But they were driven by a powerful motive—two motives, in fact.
unaccompaniedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/
being without an escort
From this reading In fact Tess and Dot never remembered having gone there before unaccompanied by their older sisters.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rather scary it was, this venturing into the seldom-visited regions beneath Corner House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were driven by a powerful motive—two motives, in fact.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One was curiosity, than which there is no stronger for a child or animal.
