used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
the state of being absent
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
in addition
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
for the reason that
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
encumberedadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmbərd/
loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
an act that fails
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
a young female
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
heinousnessnoun
the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
Roy
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From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
Roy's
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From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading She felt convinced that the failure of his attempt to murder Temple had brought him to realization of the heinousness of his conduct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought afforded her great satisfaction, since it relieved her of any necessity for action against him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
Thurston
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From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
at the time that
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl, at first experiencing some alarm over this protracted absence, was afterward filled with relief, when it occurred to her that Masters was keeping away because he had finally abandoned his evil intentions.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE CLUE To the astonishment of Roy Morton and May Thurston, this day also passed without the appearance of the engineer at the cottage.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The change in the situation so cheered her that she accepted with animation Roy’s invitation to walk, and the two passed a particularly agreeable hour in strolling through the woods, finding each topic of conversation charming, and almost forgetting that such an one as the engineer encumbered the earth.
