123
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From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
anew
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
airplanenounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
(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 Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And yet, I wonder if I have the right to ask her to remain silent?”
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading “Vivian will not send it until I say ‘Yes,’” she assured herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “She is the kind of girl who can keep a secret—a really true friend.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
fisherman'snounUS /ˈfɪʃərmənz/
possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
set up or found
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “She is the kind of girl who can keep a secret—a really true friend.
a young female
From this reading “She is the kind of girl who can keep a secret—a really true friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And yet, I wonder if I have the right to ask her to remain silent?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Vivian will not send it until I say ‘Yes,’” she assured herself.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Vivian will not send it until I say ‘Yes,’” she assured herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And yet, I wonder if I have the right to ask her to remain silent?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She is the kind of girl who can keep a secret—a really true friend.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Vivian will not send it until I say ‘Yes,’” she assured herself.
Jeanne
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From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “She is the kind of girl who can keep a secret—a really true friend.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “She is the kind of girl who can keep a secret—a really true friend.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
information about recent and important events
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Vivian will not send it until I say ‘Yes,’” she assured herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
potterynounUS /ˈpɑːtəri/
ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
on the contrary
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “She is the kind of girl who can keep a secret—a really true friend.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And yet, I wonder if I have the right to ask her to remain silent?”
precisely, exactly
From this reading And yet, I wonder if I have the right to ask her to remain silent?”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
Royale
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From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
express in words
From this reading “Vivian will not send it until I say ‘Yes,’” she assured herself.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “She is the kind of girl who can keep a secret—a really true friend.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Vivian will not send it until I say ‘Yes,’” she assured herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading And yet, I wonder if I have the right to ask her to remain silent?”
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
very small
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “She is the kind of girl who can keep a secret—a really true friend.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “Vivian will not send it until I say ‘Yes,’” she assured herself.
Vivian
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From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
at the time that
From this reading Excitement regarding the discovery of that ancient pottery was all over when, at a rather late hour that night, Jeanne crept beneath the blankets in the chilly little room under the rafters in the fisherman’s cabin on Isle Royale.
which person or people
From this reading “She is the kind of girl who can keep a secret—a really true friend.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Vivian will not send it until I say ‘Yes,’” she assured herself.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading And yet, I wonder if I have the right to ask her to remain silent?”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As she lay there in the darkness and silence that night brings, she thought again of the startling news Vivian had wanted to flash out over her tiny radio station to all the world, the word that the airplane D.X.123 had been found.
an affirmative
From this reading “Vivian will not send it until I say ‘Yes,’” she assured herself.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, I wonder if I have the right to ask her to remain silent?”
