used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GHOST.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
Brierly's
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From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
clippingnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋ/
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
digestverbUS /daɪˈdʒest/
convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading This done, he took up the marked paper and sat down to read and digest the secret.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This done, he took up the marked paper and sat down to read and digest the secret.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This done, he took up the marked paper and sat down to read and digest the secret.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
Ferrars
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From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
set up or found
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading A GHOST.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
immediately past
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading This done, he took up the marked paper and sat down to read and digest the secret.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
mutilatedadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtəd/
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
not any; not one
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
perforatedadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrfəreɪtɪd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
quickestadverbUS /ˈkwɪkɪst/
most quickly
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
recurring again and again
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading This done, he took up the marked paper and sat down to read and digest the secret.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading This done, he took up the marked paper and sat down to read and digest the secret.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This done, he took up the marked paper and sat down to read and digest the secret.
push forcefully
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This done, he took up the marked paper and sat down to read and digest the secret.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This done, he took up the marked paper and sat down to read and digest the secret.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
at the time that
From this reading When Ferrars found himself alone he lost no time in locking his chamber door and beginning his study of ancient news.
in or at the place that
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Taking the newly arrived paper from beneath his pillow, where he had hastily thrust it, he spread out the mutilated copy beside it and speedily located the clipping which should explain, or interpret, Charles Brierly's last letter.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Putting the perforated paper over the other, as the quickest means to the end, he drew a pencil mark around the paragraph which appeared in the vacant space, and then, without pausing to read it, he reversed the two sheets and repeated the operation.
