Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

in the past

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Judy agreed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

for the reason that

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

an occurrence of something

From this reading “If that’s the case,” Dale declared, “we’re simply wasting time questioning her.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “If that’s the case,” Dale declared, “we’re simply wasting time questioning her.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

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From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Irene’s father might know something real.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If that’s the case,” Dale declared, “we’re simply wasting time questioning her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

a message received and understood

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Irene’s father might know something real.”

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

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From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Irene’s father might know something real.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Irene’s father might know something real.”

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From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

the middle of the day

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

and nothing more

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

above and across; more than

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading “If that’s the case,” Dale declared, “we’re simply wasting time questioning her.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Irene’s father might know something real.”

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

and nothing more

From this reading “If that’s the case,” Dale declared, “we’re simply wasting time questioning her.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Irene’s father might know something real.”

in a strange manner

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If that’s the case,” Dale declared, “we’re simply wasting time questioning her.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “If that’s the case,” Dale declared, “we’re simply wasting time questioning her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “If that’s the case,” Dale declared, “we’re simply wasting time questioning her.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading “If that’s the case,” Dale declared, “we’re simply wasting time questioning her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If that’s the case,” Dale declared, “we’re simply wasting time questioning her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading FALSE ASSURANCE At noon Judy gave Dale and Pauline what little information she had over sandwiches and coffee in a near-by restaurant.

a late time of life

From this reading Joy Holiday, she told them, disappeared twenty years ago; and Emily Grimshaw’s only reason for acting strangely was because she believed Irene to be her ghost.