used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECRET FOR SALE It was the work of a moment.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
Bayre
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From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
divisible by two
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SECRET FOR SALE It was the work of a moment.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
galleried
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From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
half-landing
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From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SECRET FOR SALE It was the work of a moment.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
longsverbUS /lɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
a particular point in time
From this reading A SECRET FOR SALE It was the work of a moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SECRET FOR SALE It was the work of a moment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
Olwen
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From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
SALEnounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading A SECRET FOR SALE It was the work of a moment.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
only a very short time before
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A SECRET FOR SALE It was the work of a moment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SECRET FOR SALE It was the work of a moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SECRET FOR SALE It was the work of a moment.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The scream, the turn, the threatening gesture, then the dropping of the weapon and an abrupt change on the old man’s face, accompanied by a loud, forced laugh.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bayre scarcely realised what it all meant, even as he stepped hastily down to the half-landing and looked up into the misty recesses of the galleried floor above.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then from out of the dimness he saw a face, the face of Olwen Eden; and if he had not known before what the look and gesture meant which he had surprised in his uncle, he knew now.
a Caucasian
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And there passed suddenly through his heart a great throb of joy, of exultation, for he saw in the white face the look every man longs to see on the countenance of the woman he loves--the look which is an avowal and a promise.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A SECRET FOR SALE It was the work of a moment.
