used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEEKING THE GHOST They all stood still for a moment.
(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 SEEKING THE GHOST They all stood still for a moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What is that?" asked Betty, in an awed whisper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is that?" asked Betty, in an awed whisper.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading "What is that?" asked Betty, in an awed whisper.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was more impressed than she had been.
Betty
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From this reading "What is that?" asked Betty, in an awed whisper.
Blackford
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From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
brimstonenounUS /ˈbrɪmstoʊn/
an old name for sulfur
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
eerieadjectiveUS /ˈɪri/
suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEEKING THE GHOST They all stood still for a moment.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading SEEKING THE GHOST They all stood still for a moment.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was more impressed than she had been.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading She was more impressed than she had been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What is that?" asked Betty, in an awed whisper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is that?" asked Betty, in an awed whisper.
set afire or burning
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
a particular point in time
From this reading SEEKING THE GHOST They all stood still for a moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was more impressed than she had been.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
the act of searching for something
From this reading SEEKING THE GHOST They all stood still for a moment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was more impressed than she had been.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
SmellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Smells as if some one had lighted old-fashioned brimstone matches," answered Mr. Blackford.
not in physical motion
From this reading SEEKING THE GHOST They all stood still for a moment.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SEEKING THE GHOST They all stood still for a moment.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
sulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was more impressed than she had been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is that?" asked Betty, in an awed whisper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEKING THE GHOST They all stood still for a moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The eerie noises gradually died away, and then they all became conscious of a strong smell of sulphur.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SEEKING THE GHOST They all stood still for a moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was more impressed than she had been.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is that?" asked Betty, in an awed whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "What is that?" asked Betty, in an awed whisper.
