used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
Anita
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From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
ConjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
Dr
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From this reading "The minister, Miss Anita--the Rev. Dr. Franklin--he is in the drawing-room."
drawing-room
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From this reading "The minister, Miss Anita--the Rev. Dr. Franklin--he is in the drawing-room."
dressing-room
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From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
Ellen
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From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
else
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From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading "The minister, Miss Anita--the Rev. Dr. Franklin--he is in the drawing-room."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The minister, Miss Anita--the Rev. Dr. Franklin--he is in the drawing-room."
conformity or harmony
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
without good reason
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "The minister, Miss Anita--the Rev. Dr. Franklin--he is in the drawing-room."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "The minister, Miss Anita--the Rev. Dr. Franklin--he is in the drawing-room."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
Ramon
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From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading "The minister, Miss Anita--the Rev. Dr. Franklin--he is in the drawing-room."
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
REVELATIONSnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
not known
From this reading Conjectures as to the unknown intruder on the night of her father's death, and his possible purpose, flooded her mind to the exclusion of all else.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
at the time that
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The thought that Ramon was keeping something from her--that he and her dead father together had kept a secret which, for some reason, must not be revealed to her, weighed upon her spirits.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In the dusk of the winter afternoon she was lying on the couch in her dressing-room, lost in thought, when Ellen, tapping lightly at the door, interrupted her reverie.
wraithlikeadjective
lacking in substance
From this reading REVELATIONS For two days Anita wandered wraithlike about the great darkened house.
