used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
in addition
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading "Yes!" said the detective, raking the jewels together and replacing them in the bag.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading "In looking for Miss Gilmar's confession I found these in the room of Dean.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "Yes!" said the detective, raking the jewels together and replacing them in the bag.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
Edith
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From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
Ferris
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From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
set up or found
From this reading "In looking for Miss Gilmar's confession I found these in the room of Dean.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
Gebb's
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From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
Gilmar's
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From this reading "In looking for Miss Gilmar's confession I found these in the room of Dean.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
coins made of gold
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
not accessible to view
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In looking for Miss Gilmar's confession I found these in the room of Dean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
jewellerynoun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading "Yes!" said the detective, raking the jewels together and replacing them in the bag.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "In looking for Miss Gilmar's confession I found these in the room of Dean.
Marmaduke
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From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "In looking for Miss Gilmar's confession I found these in the room of Dean.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
rakingverbUS /ˈreɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading "Yes!" said the detective, raking the jewels together and replacing them in the bag.
on the contrary
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
replacingnounUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading "Yes!" said the detective, raking the jewels together and replacing them in the bag.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "In looking for Miss Gilmar's confession I found these in the room of Dean.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes!" said the detective, raking the jewels together and replacing them in the bag.
cut with a saw
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
a male human offspring
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Yes!" said the detective, raking the jewels together and replacing them in the bag.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "In looking for Miss Gilmar's confession I found these in the room of Dean.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Yes!" said the detective, raking the jewels together and replacing them in the bag.
the upper part of anything
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Edith also gazed fearfully upon the heap of gold and glittering stones, not doubting the truth of Gebb's story.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were hidden on the top of a tall press in a dark corner, and I felt, rather than saw them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
a Caucasian
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shaking in the body and white in the face, Ferris looked upon the jewellery, which seemed positive evidence of his father's guilt, then flung himself back on the couch with a groan, his hand over his eyes to shut out the terrible sight--for terrible it was to him, the son of Marmaduke Dean.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes!" said the detective, raking the jewels together and replacing them in the bag.
