used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He realised that a _contretemps_ had occurred.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The ladder still leaning against the wall outside would reveal his intrusion.
(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 Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
contretempsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrətemps/
an awkward clash
From this reading He realised that a _contretemps_ had occurred.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LONELY HOUSE WALTER did not move.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He realised that a _contretemps_ had occurred.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realised that a _contretemps_ had occurred.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The ladder still leaning against the wall outside would reveal his intrusion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LONELY HOUSE WALTER did not move.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading The ladder still leaning against the wall outside would reveal his intrusion.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The ladder still leaning against the wall outside would reveal his intrusion.
immediately past
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The ladder still leaning against the wall outside would reveal his intrusion.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LONELY HOUSE WALTER did not move.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LONELY HOUSE WALTER did not move.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LONELY HOUSE WALTER did not move.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He realised that a _contretemps_ had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LONELY HOUSE WALTER did not move.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The ladder still leaning against the wall outside would reveal his intrusion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realised that a _contretemps_ had occurred.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading The ladder still leaning against the wall outside would reveal his intrusion.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LONELY HOUSE WALTER did not move.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
not in physical motion
From this reading The ladder still leaning against the wall outside would reveal his intrusion.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He realised that a _contretemps_ had occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LONELY HOUSE WALTER did not move.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The ladder still leaning against the wall outside would reveal his intrusion.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LONELY HOUSE WALTER did not move.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was practically in the dark, fearing to flash on his torch lest he should be discovered.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The ladder still leaning against the wall outside would reveal his intrusion.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, at last inside, he intended, at all hazards, to explore the place and learn the reason why the mysterious stranger had started that "poultry farm."
