used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why are you paying a visit to this house at such an hour?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why are you paying a visit to this house at such an hour?"
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
CONTAINSverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
placed crosswise
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
any strong feeling
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
ENIDnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/
a town in north central Oklahoma
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
Fetherston
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From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
a young female
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/
having the hands covered with gloves
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Why are you paying a visit to this house at such an hour?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Why are you paying a visit to this house at such an hour?"
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
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 CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Why are you paying a visit to this house at such an hour?"
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
STATEMENTSnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Why are you paying a visit to this house at such an hour?"
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "Ah, Walter," she cried, her small, gloved hands clenched with a sudden outburst of emotion, "be patient and hear me!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The small crowd of excited onlookers, ignorant of the true facts, but their curiosity aroused by the unusual circumstances, had prevented the pair from turning back and making a hurried escape.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Why are you paying a visit to this house at such an hour?"
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
Weirmarsh
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From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Enid!" exclaimed Fetherston, as the girl reluctantly crossed the threshold with downcast head, "what is the meaning of this?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why are you paying a visit to this house at such an hour?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONTAINS SOME STARTLING STATEMENTS ENID, recognising Walter, shrank back instantly in fear and shame, while Weirmarsh started at that unexpected meeting with the man whom he knew to be his bitterest and most formidable opponent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why are you paying a visit to this house at such an hour?"
