used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elfrida locked the room door, and turned to see the carved mantelpiece open like a cupboard.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Elfrida asked impatiently.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading “The secret room,” she said; “but slip the bolt to and turn the key in the lock.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The secret room,” she said; “but slip the bolt to and turn the key in the lock.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
chimneypiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Elfrida locked the room door, and turned to see the carved mantelpiece open like a cupboard.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Elfrida locked the room door, and turned to see the carved mantelpiece open like a cupboard.
Elfrida
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From this reading Elfrida asked impatiently.
Elfrida's
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From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading THE SECRET PANEL “Where shall we hide him?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SECRET PANEL “Where shall we hide him?”
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Elfrida asked impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The secret room,” she said; “but slip the bolt to and turn the key in the lock.”
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading “The secret room,” she said; “but slip the bolt to and turn the key in the lock.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Elfrida locked the room door, and turned to see the carved mantelpiece open like a cupboard.
fasten with a lock
From this reading “The secret room,” she said; “but slip the bolt to and turn the key in the lock.”
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Elfrida locked the room door, and turned to see the carved mantelpiece open like a cupboard.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Elfrida locked the room door, and turned to see the carved mantelpiece open like a cupboard.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Elfrida locked the room door, and turned to see the carved mantelpiece open like a cupboard.
PANELnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading THE SECRET PANEL “Where shall we hide him?”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “The secret room,” she said; “but slip the bolt to and turn the key in the lock.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The secret room,” she said; “but slip the bolt to and turn the key in the lock.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET PANEL “Where shall we hide him?”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Elfrida locked the room door, and turned to see the carved mantelpiece open like a cupboard.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE SECRET PANEL “Where shall we hide him?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The secret room,” she said; “but slip the bolt to and turn the key in the lock.”
move stealthily
From this reading “The secret room,” she said; “but slip the bolt to and turn the key in the lock.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET PANEL “Where shall we hide him?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “The secret room,” she said; “but slip the bolt to and turn the key in the lock.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Elfrida locked the room door, and turned to see the carved mantelpiece open like a cupboard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cousin Bet, fired by Elfrida’s enthusiasm, jumped up and began to finger the carved flowers above the chimneypiece.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE SECRET PANEL “Where shall we hide him?”
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SECRET PANEL “Where shall we hide him?”
