used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The high-spirited girl spent a miserable time alone before her father appeared on the scene.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The high-spirited girl spent a miserable time alone before her father appeared on the scene.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The high-spirited girl spent a miserable time alone before her father appeared on the scene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present she did not.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
Claudia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
Craver
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From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
characterized by great determination
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At present she did not.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
a young female
From this reading The high-spirited girl spent a miserable time alone before her father appeared on the scene.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading The high-spirited girl spent a miserable time alone before her father appeared on the scene.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
immediately past
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading The high-spirited girl spent a miserable time alone before her father appeared on the scene.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At present she did not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The high-spirited girl spent a miserable time alone before her father appeared on the scene.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present she did not.
SandalnounUS /ˈsændəl/
a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The high-spirited girl spent a miserable time alone before her father appeared on the scene.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The high-spirited girl spent a miserable time alone before her father appeared on the scene.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The high-spirited girl spent a miserable time alone before her father appeared on the scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
in or at the place that
From this reading In one way or another Claudia determined to have an explanation, so that she might know where she was.
wiringnounUS /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/
a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She employed a few minutes in wiring to Craver, saying that she wished him to call.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
Wyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last words of Lady Wyke, taken in conjunction with the last words of her father before he paid his visit to Sandal, alarmed Claudia exceedingly.
