used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
to come or go into
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
grindstonenounUS /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/
a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
gutteredverbUS /ˈɡʌtərd/
past form of “gutter” — burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
LEGACYnounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading UNCLE ROGER'S LEGACY.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
not any; not one
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
on one occasion
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
ROGER'SnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading UNCLE ROGER'S LEGACY.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
tool-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE ROGER'S LEGACY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dead or alive, however, there was no sign of the gardener, and nothing more terrible to be seen than her old friend the grindstone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
at the time that
From this reading Her brother and sister were already in the tool-house when Elsie arrived at the door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Guy carried a candle which he had procured from the kitchen, and which guttered and smoked in the draught.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She so far conquered her fears as to enter, but could not help one timid glance round, as though she might once more be confronted with the ghost of William Cole.
