used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
any thing at all
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
crannynounUS /ˈkræni/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
CrimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The Crimson Patch was gone!
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The Crimson Patch was gone!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
of great significance or value
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
easily agitated
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
PatchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The Crimson Patch was gone!
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
express in words
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
unstrungadjective
emotionally upset
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading The captain was too upset and nervous and unstrung by the occurrence to comment on the subject, for a time, and Patricia too bewildered and unhappy to ask any questions.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
at the time that
From this reading But when they had hunted through every conceivable nook and cranny in vain, they gave it up and sat down wearily to rest.
white-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a white-faced pair that finished a frantic, but thoroughly fruitless search, through every room of the suite for the lost sketch of the butterfly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But, Daddy," moaned Patricia, "why did you never tell me there was anything important about these sketches?
