used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading THE HAUNTED CHAMBER.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
Emmie
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From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
Emmie's
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From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading THE HAUNTED CHAMBER.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
Jael
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From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
Jessel
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From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
set afire or burning
From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
on one occasion
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
in the near future
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
Susan
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From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAUNTED CHAMBER.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
Trevor
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From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Emmie therefore delayed speaking to Jael until they should both have entered a lighted apartment.
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 top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Emmie's light footsteps were unheard by Mrs. Jessel, probably on account of the creaking noise made by her own.
which person or people
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had the form before her been that of Susan, Miss Trevor would at once have addressed her; but she had a dislike to entering in the darkness into a conversation with a woman who had told her so many ghost stories.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The top of the flight of stone steps was soon reached; Mrs. Jessel turned the handle of a door, and on her opening it a light streamed from within, casting its yellow reflection on the wall by the staircase.
