used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Reaching the kitchen, Betsy stood for a moment trying to think where she would begin her search.
Betsy
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From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
Clossen
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From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
intentionally conceived
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
having the place or position changed
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
a social unit living together
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
set up or found
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
only a very short time before
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
How
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From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Reaching the kitchen, Betsy stood for a moment trying to think where she would begin her search.
immediately past
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
Margaret
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From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
a particular point in time
From this reading Reaching the kitchen, Betsy stood for a moment trying to think where she would begin her search.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
with low volume
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the kitchen, Betsy stood for a moment trying to think where she would begin her search.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
rightfuladjectiveUS /ˈraɪtfəl/
legally valid
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Reaching the kitchen, Betsy stood for a moment trying to think where she would begin her search.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
SpinozanounUS /spɪˈnoʊzə/
Dutch philosopher who espoused a pantheistic system (1632-1677)
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Reaching the kitchen, Betsy stood for a moment trying to think where she would begin her search.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Reaching the kitchen, Betsy stood for a moment trying to think where she would begin her search.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
tiptoedverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊd/
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
Trujillo
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From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
hard to endure
From this reading Reaching the kitchen, Betsy stood for a moment trying to think where she would begin her search.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How I do hope I may be the one to find them,” was her last conscious thought at night and her first on waking the next morning.
at the time that
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
in or at the place that
From this reading Reaching the kitchen, Betsy stood for a moment trying to think where she would begin her search.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading Betsy Clossen had hardly slept a wink the night following her discovery of the real identity of the mysterious Trujillo.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She kept thinking and thinking of a possible hiding place for the lost papers which, when found, would restore to the family of Don Carlos Spinoza their rightful estate.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet daybreak, but Betsy quietly arose, dressed and tiptoed out of the room without having disturbed Margaret from her peaceful slumber.
