used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
anew
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
(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 "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading They drew a little apart from the rest of the men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
cannot
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From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading They drew a little apart from the rest of the men.
Dunham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They drew a little apart from the rest of the men.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
and nothing more
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
hear with intention
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They drew a little apart from the rest of the men.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
the force of workers available
From this reading They drew a little apart from the rest of the men.
a particular point in time
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They drew a little apart from the rest of the men.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They drew a little apart from the rest of the men.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
cut with a saw
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They drew a little apart from the rest of the men.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is a freight elevator just opposite that left door of my office, and somehow I cannot but think it had something to do with the girl's disappearance, although the door was closed and the elevator was down on the cellar floor all the time, as nearly as I can find out."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
at the time that
From this reading When the music began in the other room the Judge paused a moment to listen, and then went on with his story.
which person or people
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The host, who had been warned by his wife to give young Dunham an opportunity to talk with the Judge, saw that her plans were succeeding admirably.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man showed a deep interest in the matter, and the Judge told the story again, this time more in detail.
