absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading At Four o'Clock The game grew more absorbing.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
(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 Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Four o'Clock The game grew more absorbing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
not accessible to view
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
set up or found
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At Four o'Clock The game grew more absorbing.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading At Four o'Clock The game grew more absorbing.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading At Four o'Clock The game grew more absorbing.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was at four in the morning that manifestations were oftenest noticed.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
investigatorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “investigator” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at four in the morning that manifestations were oftenest noticed.
immediately past
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading It was at four in the morning that manifestations were oftenest noticed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
moanings
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From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At Four o'Clock The game grew more absorbing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was at four in the morning that manifestations were oftenest noticed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
not any; not one
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was at four in the morning that manifestations were oftenest noticed.
o'ClockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At Four o'Clock The game grew more absorbing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
oftenest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was at four in the morning that manifestations were oftenest noticed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
rustlings
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From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
Tassels
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From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at four in the morning that manifestations were oftenest noticed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At Four o'Clock The game grew more absorbing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading At that hour vague moanings and rustlings were reported by one or another of the interested investigators, but no human agency was found to account for these.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at four in the morning that manifestations were oftenest noticed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Most of the party managed to store up enough courage by day to last well into the darker and more mysterious hours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was at four in the morning that manifestations were oftenest noticed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many plans were tried for discovering the secret of the Room with the Tassels, but all scrutiny failed to show any secret panel or concealed entrance.
