used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
banishingverbUS /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
Berwin
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From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
Denzil
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From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
the act of discovering something
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
divisible by two
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
ironworknoun
work made of iron (gratings or rails or railings etc)
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
KEBBY'S
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From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
Lucian
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From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
pertinacitynoun
persistent determination
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
unusual or striking
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From attic to basement, from front to back premises, he led the way, and made Lucian examine every corner of the empty rooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He appeared to be bent upon banishing the idea which Denzil entertained that strangers were hiding in the mansion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading KEBBY'S DISCOVERY The pertinacity which Berwin displayed in insisting that Lucian should explore the Silent House was truly remarkable.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
a late time of life
From this reading He showed him even the unused kitchen, and bade him remark that the door leading into the yard was locked and bolted, and, from the rusty condition of the ironwork, could not have been opened for years.
