used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
abductornounUS /æbˈdʌktər/
someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
bloodlessadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdləs/
destitute of blood or apparently so
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
the act of breaking something
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
a state at a particular time
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
disclaimersnounUS /dɪˈskleɪmərz/
plural of “disclaimer” — (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
highest in quality
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
Gwendolen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
go away from a place
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
long-closed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
Ocumpaugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
and nothing more
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
a human being
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
unintentionallyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/
without intention; in an unintentional manner
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
except if; if not
From this reading "No, madam; far be it from me to harbor such an intention unless driven to it by the greatest necessity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ocumpaugh, intentionally or unintentionally, the proof upon which I relied for settling the identity of the person so carrying her has been destroyed."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a flush which her seemingly bloodless condition made perfectly startling, she drew back, breaking into wild disclaimers:
but in spite of that
From this reading It has not done so yet, may never do so; then let us leave that topic and return to the clue offered by the carrying of that child into the long-closed room back of the bungalow.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your secret is your own; my only reason for betraying my knowledge of it was the hope I cherished of its affording us some clue to the identity of Gwendolen's abductor.
