used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
anew
From this reading Knock! knock! knock! again reiterated at the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Knock! knock! knock! again reiterated at the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The three boys gazed in questioning suspense at the tutor’s face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
Desmond
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From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Knock! knock! knock! again reiterated at the door.
dozeverbUS /doʊz/
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The three boys gazed in questioning suspense at the tutor’s face.
Faurie
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From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The three boys gazed in questioning suspense at the tutor’s face.
a man of refinement
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three boys gazed in questioning suspense at the tutor’s face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Knock! knock! knock! again reiterated at the door.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
not any; not one
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading The three boys gazed in questioning suspense at the tutor’s face.
Reginald
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From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Knock! knock! knock! again reiterated at the door.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading The three boys gazed in questioning suspense at the tutor’s face.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three boys gazed in questioning suspense at the tutor’s face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
tutor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three boys gazed in questioning suspense at the tutor’s face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “It is not”—Reginald began—he had held the chain while Desmond locked the dog collar—“it is not—it could not be—” “Oh, no!
a Caucasian
From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
which person or people
From this reading The old gentleman, who had sunk into a placid doze, was roused from slumber to vague but terrible fright.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Faurie sprang up with white lips and a half scream.
