used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
apologeticallyadverbUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkliː/
in an apologetic manner
From this reading "Excuse me, Miss Scott," he said apologetically.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
BARNnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
exhale hard
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
Carrington
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From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
Dene
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From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Excuse me, Miss Scott," he said apologetically.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
only a very short time before
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Suddenly he recollected himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
housewife's
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From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
INHABITANTnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
Laurence
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From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
Mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Excuse me, Miss Scott," he said apologetically.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Excuse me, Miss Scott," he said apologetically.
a particular point in time
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
on the contrary
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Suddenly he recollected himself.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Excuse me, Miss Scott," he said apologetically.
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "Excuse me, Miss Scott," he said apologetically.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
without speaking
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
smartingnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪŋ/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
Squire's
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From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he recollected himself.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This discovery has rather alarmed me, and for the moment I almost forgot that I was not alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Laurence Carrington, as, smarting under the burly housewife's blow, he conducted his companion back to the Manse, hardly fulfilled his duties as host in silently meditating as to his next step.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE HAUNTED BARN AND ITS STRANGE INHABITANT With the discovery that the servant from the Dene was without doubt a man in disguise, the mystery surrounding the house adjoining the Squire's residence was considerably deepened instead of being in any way solved.
