used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
assassinationnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
assassinsnounUS /əˈsæsənz/
plural of “assassin” — a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
di
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From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
to come or go into
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
GwynnounUS /ɡwɪn/
Celtic underworld god
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
How
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From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
inconceivableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
and nothing more
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
Marchesa
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From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
not one, and not any
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
on one occasion
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
pannel
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From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
determined
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
suitesnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “suite” — a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
express in words
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
a special situation
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I then resolved on exploring the galleries, corridors, and suites of apartments, in this immense mansion; in hopes to discover some place of retreat, or at least some mystery relative to my birth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
up to a particular time
From this reading Think of its having never once struck me, till I had retired for the night, that I might be murdered!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
trap-door
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From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
VivaldinounUS /vɪˈvɑːldi/
Italian baroque composer and violinist (1675-1741)
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How so manifest a danger escaped my recollection, is inconceivable; but so it was, I never thought of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Gwyn might be (for any thing I could tell to the contrary) just as capable of plotting an assassination as the Marchesa di Vivaldi; and surely her motives were far more urgent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I therefore searched in my chamber, for some trap-door, or sliding pannel, by which assassins might enter it; but I could find none.
