used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
Alice
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From this reading They had not yet, however, reached either Alice Goodwin or her parents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
one or the other of two
From this reading They had not yet, however, reached either Alice Goodwin or her parents.
at any time
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
the organ of sight
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
Goodwin
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From this reading They had not yet, however, reached either Alice Goodwin or her parents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had not yet, however, reached either Alice Goodwin or her parents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They had not yet, however, reached either Alice Goodwin or her parents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They had not yet, however, reached either Alice Goodwin or her parents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
engage in
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
on one occasion
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading They had not yet, however, reached either Alice Goodwin or her parents.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
an amount of time
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
on the contrary
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had not yet, however, reached either Alice Goodwin or her parents.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
not in physical motion
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Poor Alice, however, appeared rather declining in health and spirits, for, notwithstanding her firm and generous defence of Charles Lindsay, his brother, to a certain extent, succeeded in shaking her confidence in his attachment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not yet, however, reached either Alice Goodwin or her parents.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the meantime the feelings of the two families were once more suspended in a kind of neutral opposition, each awaiting the other to make the first advance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading That he possessed, the Evil Eye was whispered about; and what was still more strange, it was not his wish that such rumors should be suppressed.
Woodward'snounUS /ˈwʊdwərdz/
possessive form of “woodward” — United States historian (1908-1999)
From this reading Ever since the night of the bonfire Woodward's character became involved more or less in a mystery that was peculiar to the time and the superstitions of the period.
but in spite of that
From this reading They had not yet, however, reached either Alice Goodwin or her parents.
