used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Unconsciously she had found comfort in his neighbourhood, his presence.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
the first light of day
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
Dorothy
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From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
set up or found
From this reading Unconsciously she had found comfort in his neighbourhood, his presence.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unconsciously she had found comfort in his neighbourhood, his presence.
how
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From this reading It was odd how silent it was when the stranger had gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Unconsciously she had found comfort in his neighbourhood, his presence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
not divisible by two
From this reading It was odd how silent it was when the stranger had gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
and nothing more
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Unconsciously she had found comfort in his neighbourhood, his presence.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When that was withdrawn, only the unspeakable remained.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It was odd how silent it was when the stranger had gone.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
UnconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Unconsciously she had found comfort in his neighbourhood, his presence.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading When that was withdrawn, only the unspeakable remained.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR It was only then that the full meaning of what had taken place began to dawn upon Dorothy.
at the time that
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was only when the door had been opened and shut, and the stranger was gone, that she commenced to realise what kind of a drama this was which had been enacted before her eyes; that it was not a comedy, but a tragedy; in which the most tragic part was probably still to come.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading When that was withdrawn, only the unspeakable remained.
