used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
without stop or interruption
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not know that to him she was the invisible occupant of the room.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
the organ of sight
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
in a gradual manner
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She did not know that to him she was the invisible occupant of the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading She did not know that to him she was the invisible occupant of the room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not know that to him she was the invisible occupant of the room.
Leadville's
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From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
not any; not one
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not know that to him she was the invisible occupant of the room.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading She did not know that to him she was the invisible occupant of the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
a human being
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
reconstructingverbUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “reconstruct” — reassemble mentally
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She did not know that to him she was the invisible occupant of the room.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
subconsciousadjectiveUS /səbˈkɑːnʃəs/
just below the level of consciousness
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She did not know that to him she was the invisible occupant of the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
for that reason; as a result
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time he continued to follow the movements of the unseen person by the fireplace and, gradually, his intent look changed to a smile, a smile of satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She did not know that to him she was the invisible occupant of the room.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Under her the little bed shook until she feared lest she might attract his attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
at the time that
From this reading If, at the suggestion of an unseen companion her flesh had crept, what was her state when in Leadville’s eye she read a threat?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His subconscious mind was reconstructing a scene out of the past in which she had no part and he was therefore entirely unaware of her.
