adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
adroitlyadverbUS /əˈdrɔɪtli/
with adroitness; in an adroit manner
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
ashenadjectiveUS /ˈæʃən/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
DarrownounUS /ˈderoʊ/
United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
DeathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
Gwen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
Maitland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
MemorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
plighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
sedativenounUS /ˈsedətɪv/
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I thought this latter view very probable at the time, as I had been singularly impressed with the remarkable foresight my friend had displayed in so quickly and adroitly getting Gwen away from everything connected with her father’s sad and mysterious death.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Perhaps he desired to make sure that everything remained untouched, or, it may be, that he chose this method of preventing Gwen from performing a vigil by the body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Maitland’s reason was for spending the night with the dead body of Darrow, or how he busied himself until morning, I do not know.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Arriving at my house my sister took an early opportunity to urge upon Gwen a glass of wine, in which I had placed a generous sedative.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Death speaks with the tongue of Memory, and his ashen hand reaches out of the great unknown to seize and hold fast our plighted souls.
