used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading By midday the uneasiness had approached to something like alarm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading By midday the uneasiness had approached to something like alarm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The gardens, the paddocks, the park, had been searched unavailingly; inquiry had been made of every villager.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
a youthful male person
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By midday the uneasiness had approached to something like alarm.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading No clue was forthcoming; no possible reason for the disappearance.
conscience-stricken
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From this reading A conscience-stricken Louisa kept a discreet silence on the matter.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading A conscience-stricken Louisa kept a discreet silence on the matter.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The gardens, the paddocks, the park, had been searched unavailingly; inquiry had been made of every villager.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading No clue was forthcoming; no possible reason for the disappearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The gardens, the paddocks, the park, had been searched unavailingly; inquiry had been made of every villager.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By midday the uneasiness had approached to something like alarm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The gardens, the paddocks, the park, had been searched unavailingly; inquiry had been made of every villager.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A conscience-stricken Louisa kept a discreet silence on the matter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading By midday the uneasiness had approached to something like alarm.
Louisa
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From this reading A conscience-stricken Louisa kept a discreet silence on the matter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The gardens, the paddocks, the park, had been searched unavailingly; inquiry had been made of every villager.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A conscience-stricken Louisa kept a discreet silence on the matter.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading By midday the uneasiness had approached to something like alarm.
not any; not one
From this reading No clue was forthcoming; no possible reason for the disappearance.
not divisible by two
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A conscience-stricken Louisa kept a discreet silence on the matter.
paddocks
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From this reading The gardens, the paddocks, the park, had been searched unavailingly; inquiry had been made of every villager.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The gardens, the paddocks, the park, had been searched unavailingly; inquiry had been made of every villager.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading No clue was forthcoming; no possible reason for the disappearance.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No clue was forthcoming; no possible reason for the disappearance.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The gardens, the paddocks, the park, had been searched unavailingly; inquiry had been made of every villager.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A conscience-stricken Louisa kept a discreet silence on the matter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading By midday the uneasiness had approached to something like alarm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
unavailingly
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From this reading The gardens, the paddocks, the park, had been searched unavailingly; inquiry had been made of every villager.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
villagernounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒər/
one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading The gardens, the paddocks, the park, had been searched unavailingly; inquiry had been made of every villager.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No clue was forthcoming; no possible reason for the disappearance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading AN ODD SENSATION IT is, of course, impossible for a small boy to disappear from the face of the earth without a good deal of uneasiness being felt regarding his disappearance.
