used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
Appleby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
at any time
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
promote over another
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
gayety
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
a social unit living together
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
Maida
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
not one, and not any
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
determined
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Maida, solicitous for her mother, was more than ever resolved not to disclose the news of another possible heir to the estate, though the more she thought about it, the more she felt sure Samuel Appleby had spoken the truth.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Wheeler tried to rally from the shock of the inexplicable bugle call, but though she was bright and cheerful, it was fully evident that her manner was forced and her gayety assumed.
WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/
Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading A general air of vague foreboding hung over the Wheeler household.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She decided that he had learned of the other heir, and that he was none too honest to be willing to keep the fact a secret, if, in turn, he could serve his own ends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She did not need to be told that if she would look on young Sam with favor, her father would perforce lend his aid to the campaign.
