used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd?--SHAKESPEARE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd?--SHAKESPEARE.
BLUSHverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading It was now midnight, and she took up her lamp to examine the chamber.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
damn'd
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From this reading Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd?--SHAKESPEARE.
DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
EMBARRASSMENTSnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading It was now midnight, and she took up her lamp to examine the chamber.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
goblinnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪn/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd?--SHAKESPEARE.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd?--SHAKESPEARE.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
of great significance or value
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
INSULTnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading It was now midnight, and she took up her lamp to examine the chamber.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was now midnight, and she took up her lamp to examine the chamber.
mortalitynounUS /mɔːrˈtæləti/
the quality or state of being mortal
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now midnight, and she took up her lamp to examine the chamber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd?--SHAKESPEARE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd?--SHAKESPEARE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
preceptnounUS /ˈpriːsept/
rule of personal conduct
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd?--SHAKESPEARE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
SHRIEKnounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
SPECTREnounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd?--SHAKESPEARE.
StilettonounUS /stəˈletoʊ/
a small dagger with a tapered blade
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
SWOONverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading FRESH EMBARRASSMENTS.--AN INSULT FROM A SPECTRE.--GRAND DISCOVERIES.--A SHRIEK.--A TEAR.--A SIGH.--A BLUSH.--A SWOON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd?--SHAKESPEARE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was now midnight, and she took up her lamp to examine the chamber.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was now midnight, and she took up her lamp to examine the chamber.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now midnight, and she took up her lamp to examine the chamber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Impressed with a due conviction of this important precept, our heroine but smiled as she heard Stiletto lock her door.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is a remark founded upon the nature of man, and universally credited by the thinking part of the world, that to suffer is an attribute of mortality.
