used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
bedchambernounUS /ˈbedtʃeɪmbər/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR FLIGHT.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
a young female
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
Hatherton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
a message received and understood
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
something that is lost
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
Mackenzie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
not any; not one
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR FLIGHT.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
at the time that
From this reading When I heard Mackenzie's name pronounced by those fair lips and realized that the scoundrel had dared to force his way to Miss Hatherton's bedchamber, I was put in such a rage as I had never known before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a narrow balcony beyond it--as I knew--which ran along the side of the house, and looked down on a paved courtyard overshadowed by an adjoining building.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I did not wait for further information, but, brushing past the girl, I leaped through the open window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being familiar with the hotel, I was at no loss to account for the means by which the villain had entered and fled.
