used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading His head was swathed in bandages, and he was pale and hollow-eyed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
set up or found
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
Haddon's
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From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
HamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
hollow-eyedadjective
characteristic of the bony face of a cadaver
From this reading His head was swathed in bandages, and he was pale and hollow-eyed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His head was swathed in bandages, and he was pale and hollow-eyed.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
JoelnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
not any; not one
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His head was swathed in bandages, and he was pale and hollow-eyed.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
an educational institution
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
swathedverbUS /swɑːðd/
past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes
From this reading His head was swathed in bandages, and he was pale and hollow-eyed.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
in the direction of
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
uncompanionable
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From this reading At school his mates found him taciturn and uncompanionable, and Joel Ham was astonished at his obedience and industry.
precisely as stated
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK remained very subdued throughout the next day; his head was full of the oppressive secret, and he had no heart for new enterprises.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Harry Hardy returned home on the Wednesday evening, and visited Mrs. Haddon's kitchen that night.
at the time that
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick felt strange towards his friend and shrank from conversation with him, but listened eagerly when Harry described his experiences in the mine on the night of the attack.
