used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was Letty Bernard who spoke and she addressed Tom Ostrello.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading It was Letty Bernard who spoke and she addressed Tom Ostrello.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
having the place or position changed
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading He was much downcast and with good reason.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
a young female
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was much downcast and with good reason.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was much downcast and with good reason.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
Letty
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From this reading It was Letty Bernard who spoke and she addressed Tom Ostrello.
engage in
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
MARGARET
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From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much downcast and with good reason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
Ostrello
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From this reading It was Letty Bernard who spoke and she addressed Tom Ostrello.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was much downcast and with good reason.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Letty Bernard who spoke and she addressed Tom Ostrello.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was Letty Bernard who spoke and she addressed Tom Ostrello.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
express in words
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
male cat
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Letty Bernard who spoke and she addressed Tom Ostrello.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
in or at the place that
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
which person or people
From this reading It was Letty Bernard who spoke and she addressed Tom Ostrello.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was much downcast and with good reason.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The two were seated on a bench in the park, where they had gone to talk matters over without fear of interruption or of being overheard.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARGARET "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The conversation had lasted over two hours, and in that time the girl had learned many of the young man's secrets, and in return had told him a few things which had astonished and disturbed him.
