used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
anew
From this reading "Yes," said Godfrey drily, "that romance of mine is looking up again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "He wasn't losing any time," I ventured.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
drilyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "Yes," said Godfrey drily, "that romance of mine is looking up again.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
Godfrey
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From this reading "Yes," said Godfrey drily, "that romance of mine is looking up again.
hold firmly
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He wasn't losing any time," I ventured.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," said Godfrey drily, "that romance of mine is looking up again.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Yes," said Godfrey drily, "that romance of mine is looking up again.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "He wasn't losing any time," I ventured.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes," said Godfrey drily, "that romance of mine is looking up again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading "Yes," said Godfrey drily, "that romance of mine is looking up again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Godfrey drily, "that romance of mine is looking up again.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I understood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "He wasn't losing any time," I ventured.
to-night
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From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Then I understood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Yes," said Godfrey drily, "that romance of mine is looking up again.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "He wasn't losing any time," I ventured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somebody was preparing for a quiet invasion of the house to-night --somebody, of course, interested in that cabinet."
wasn't
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From this reading "He wasn't losing any time," I ventured.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading THE BURNING EYES For an instant, I did not grasp the full significance of that severed wire.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Godfrey drily, "that romance of mine is looking up again.
