a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For the house was so large and rambling, and dusty and dusky, that Gebb almost despaired of finding the paper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he thought it might be hidden in the Yellow Room.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first he thought it might be hidden in the Yellow Room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
not accessible to view
From this reading The question was, where was it concealed?
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading For the house was so large and rambling, and dusty and dusky, that Gebb almost despaired of finding the paper.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading For the house was so large and rambling, and dusty and dusky, that Gebb almost despaired of finding the paper.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading For the house was so large and rambling, and dusty and dusky, that Gebb almost despaired of finding the paper.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading For the house was so large and rambling, and dusty and dusky, that Gebb almost despaired of finding the paper.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he thought it might be hidden in the Yellow Room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
Gebb
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From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
Gilmar's
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From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
Grix
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From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
not accessible to view
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The question was, where was it concealed?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the house was so large and rambling, and dusty and dusky, that Gebb almost despaired of finding the paper.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At first he thought it might be hidden in the Yellow Room.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading For the house was so large and rambling, and dusty and dusky, that Gebb almost despaired of finding the paper.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question was, where was it concealed?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading For the house was so large and rambling, and dusty and dusky, that Gebb almost despaired of finding the paper.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At first he thought it might be hidden in the Yellow Room.
Identical; not different.
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the house was so large and rambling, and dusty and dusky, that Gebb almost despaired of finding the paper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
express in speech
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first he thought it might be hidden in the Yellow Room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
in or at the place that
From this reading The question was, where was it concealed?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On concluding the examination of Mrs. Grix--which lasted some time, owing to the inherent objection of that lady to speak the truth--Gebb spent the afternoon in searching the house for Miss Gilmar's confession.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading By this time he had quite adopted the opinion of Mrs. Grix regarding the guilt of the former housekeeper, and, on the same authority, he was certain that she had written out and hidden away an account of her crime.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading At first he thought it might be hidden in the Yellow Room.
