used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
comforternounUS /ˈkʌmfərtər/
a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
don't
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From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
Eldon
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From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
at any time
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
made afraid
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
how
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From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
JANNET
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From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
Jannetje
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From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
the act of departing
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
MeternounUS /ˈmiːtər/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
Nell
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From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
required or under orders
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "If the boys _did_ do it," said Nell, that next morning, "it was mean of them, and I don't see how I ever could forgive Chick for frightening me so."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was inclined to suspect Jan, though the fact that he had not arrived at the time the blue comforter had disappeared was an objection there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Had Jannet been brought up in the midst of superstition, she might not have been so sure that there was a human cause back of the manifestations, but she was more determined than ever to find out how these things had happened.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JANNET BEGINS HER SEARCH It must not be supposed that "Jannetje Jan Van Meter Eldon" was frightened into leaving her room and fleeing into the newer part of the great house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She felt decidedly uncomfortable after the visitation, or the ghostly phenomena, to which she and Nell Clyde had been subjected.
