used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And both explanations were feasible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were two explanations possible--perhaps more, but two certainly.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There were two explanations possible--perhaps more, but two certainly.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
conversantadjectiveUS /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading "I--er--I half promised this dance," murmured Sylvia.
DEEPENSverbUS /ˈdiːpənz/
third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Sylvia did not know what to say.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Sylvia did not know what to say.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading "I--er--I half promised this dance," murmured Sylvia.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading There were two explanations possible--perhaps more, but two certainly.
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading And both explanations were feasible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I--er--I half promised this dance," murmured Sylvia.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I--er--I half promised this dance," murmured Sylvia.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Sylvia did not know what to say.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
the force of workers available
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were two explanations possible--perhaps more, but two certainly.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "I--er--I half promised this dance," murmured Sylvia.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Sylvia did not know what to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Sylvia did not know what to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
overturnedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnd/
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
by chance
From this reading There were two explanations possible--perhaps more, but two certainly.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There were two explanations possible--perhaps more, but two certainly.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I--er--I half promised this dance," murmured Sylvia.
express in words
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Sylvia did not know what to say.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Sylvia did not know what to say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Sylvia did not know what to say.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two explanations possible--perhaps more, but two certainly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I--er--I half promised this dance," murmured Sylvia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Sylvia did not know what to say.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two explanations possible--perhaps more, but two certainly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two explanations possible--perhaps more, but two certainly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS Sylvia did not know what to say.
which person or people
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One was that the Spaniard had hastily changed his costume, or else that there were two young men who had penetrated her disguise, and were conversant at least with the episode of the overturned canoe.
