used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REMORSE AND REPENTANCE.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
Annette's
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From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading The startling events of the evening banished repose.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
Dering
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From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The startling events of the evening banished repose.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The startling events of the evening banished repose.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
something that is lost
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
roused to anger
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The startling events of the evening banished repose.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
Raymond
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From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
REMORSEnounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading REMORSE AND REPENTANCE.
REPENTANCEnounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading REMORSE AND REPENTANCE.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading The startling events of the evening banished repose.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
express in words
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
Sherwood'snounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊdz/
possessive form of “sherwood” — United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
slumbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The startling events of the evening banished repose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, she had instantly recognized in Mr. Sherwood’s companion, Reed Raymond, her old lover, Ray Dering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is quite safe to say that Annette’s slumbers after the ball were not very peaceful.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She was at a loss to know why he had entered the house on that footing, and she leaped to the angry conclusion that in his mad jealousy of her he had done so to spy upon her actions.
