used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
Baden-Baden
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From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
BitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
Enderby
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From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
Etc
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From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
FiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
LeapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
come together
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
only a very short time before
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
SequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Earl of Enderby and his sister, Mrs. Force, acting under the directions of the earl’s doctor, now set out for Germany, and in due time reached Baden-Baden.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They had one night’s rest from the journey, and were waiting for their breakfast to be served in their private parlor, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Force and all his party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
at the time that
From this reading _WHEN SHADOWS DIE_ A Sequel to “Love’s Bitterest Cup” “Nearest and Dearest,” “The Lost Lady of Lone,” “A Leap in the Dark,” “A Beautiful Fiend,” “Her Mother’s Secret,” Etc.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their apartments, which had been secured by telegram, were ready for them.
a late time of life
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
but in spite of that
From this reading The family had been separated scarcely three months, yet to see them meet a spectator might think they had been parted for three years.
