used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This time they were in a tin box with padlock attached.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
being joined in close association
From this reading This time they were in a tin box with padlock attached.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading This time they were in a tin box with padlock attached.
terminate
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
CrosbynounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/
United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Worse than that, he was being deceived.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
Emily
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From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
Grimshaw
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Worse than that, he was being deceived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
how
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the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This time they were in a tin box with padlock attached.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
IRENE'S
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From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
Judy
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From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
padlocknounUS /ˈpædlɑːk/
a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut
From this reading This time they were in a tin box with padlock attached.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
in the near future
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Worse than that, he was being deceived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time they were in a tin box with padlock attached.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time they were in a tin box with padlock attached.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time they were in a tin box with padlock attached.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading This time they were in a tin box with padlock attached.
UnexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This time they were in a tin box with padlock attached.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Presently she realized that the poet’s brother was being kept in ignorance of the whole affair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IRENE’S BIRTHDAY Unexpectedly, the next day Jasper Crosby came into the office with another lot of his sister’s poems.
showing curiosity
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Worse than that, he was being deceived.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Judy listened in silence as the earlier manuscripts were discussed, wondering how Emily Grimshaw would break the news of their disappearance.
