used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is it you, Dan?" she said, in a tremulous whisper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He answered sullenly: "It is I. I have come to speak with you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was there, and she looked startled at his coming.
Ballamona
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From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He answered sullenly: "It is I. I have come to speak with you.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She was there, and she looked startled at his coming.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
DAN
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From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
set up or found
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
an established custom
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He answered sullenly: "It is I. I have come to speak with you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He answered sullenly: "It is I. I have come to speak with you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He answered sullenly: "It is I. I have come to speak with you.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was there, and she looked startled at his coming.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
MonanounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Is it you, Dan?" she said, in a tremulous whisper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was there, and she looked startled at his coming.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
express in speech
From this reading He answered sullenly: "It is I. I have come to speak with you.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading She was there, and she looked startled at his coming.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading He answered sullenly: "It is I. I have come to speak with you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was there, and she looked startled at his coming.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading "Is it you, Dan?" she said, in a tremulous whisper.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Is it you, Dan?" she said, in a tremulous whisper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dan walked straight to the new Ballamona, and pushed through the house without ceremony, as it had been his habit to do in other days, to the room where Mona was to be found.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN What happened next was one of those tragedies of bewildering motive, so common and so fatal, in which it is impossible to decide whether evil passion or evil circumstances plays the chief malicious part.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is it you, Dan?" she said, in a tremulous whisper.
