used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I wonder what these fellows have come to say," he observed as he paced the room.
the act of departing
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
Edith
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From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I wonder what these fellows have come to say," he observed as he paced the room.
fiancée
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From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
freeingnounUS /ˈfriːɪŋ/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
a young female
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
the act of departing
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
death of a person
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I wonder what these fellows have come to say," he observed as he paced the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wonder what these fellows have come to say," he observed as he paced the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what these fellows have come to say," he observed as he paced the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
and nothing more
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
Kelson
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From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
immediately past
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
go away from a place
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
Morriston's
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From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
not any; not one
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I wonder what these fellows have come to say," he observed as he paced the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading "I wonder what these fellows have come to say," he observed as he paced the room.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
by chance
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
on the contrary
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
cut with a saw
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
express in words
From this reading "I wonder what these fellows have come to say," he observed as he paced the room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I wonder what these fellows have come to say," he observed as he paced the room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
Tredworth
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From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one seemed to feel that there was something in the air, the shadow of a possibly serious development in the case.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
which person or people
From this reading Even Kelson, who was otherwise inclined to be jubilant over the freeing of his fiancée from suspicion, seemed to feel it was no time or place just then for gaiety, and his expression grew as grave as that of the rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT A GIRL SAW With Morriston's departure a rather uncomfortable silence fell upon the party left in the room.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what these fellows have come to say," he observed as he paced the room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Let's hope to announce that at last they are going to leave you in peace, Edith," Miss Tredworth said.
