used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
react verbally
From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
Barbara
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From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
blissfullyadverbUS /ˈblɪsfəli/
in a blissful manner
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
cabledverbUS /ˈkeɪbəld/
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
Denin
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From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
Mirador
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From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
not any; not one
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
pergolanounUS /ˈpɜːrɡələ/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
Sanbourne
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From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Denin cabled an answer to Barbara, and then began a letter to her.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
someone who visits
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
at the time that
From this reading He was in the midst of it, when he was disturbed by a caller, a man he had never seen before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He sprang up and stood in front of the little table on which were his paper and ink, as if to protect the letter from the touch of a stranger's eyes.
which person or people
From this reading But the visitor, who had caught sight of John Sanbourne through the network of leaves and flowers, appeared blissfully ignorant that he was unwelcome.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Expecting no one, the hermit of the Mirador had been writing out of doors, in the pergola, and so was caught without a chance of escape.
