used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
(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 It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
AmennounUS /eɪˈmen/
a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
CABINETnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading THE OLD CABINET TELLS ITS STORY.
CatacombnounUS /ˈkætəkoʊm/
an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
Cynthia'snounUS /ˈsɪnθiəz/
possessive form of “cynthia” — (Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
disguisingverbUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disguise” — make unrecognizable
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
apart from; not including
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
expelledverbUS /ɪkˈspeld/
inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OLD CABINET TELLS ITS STORY.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
Mudge
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From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
not any; not one
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
offendersnounUS /əˈfendərz/
plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD CABINET TELLS ITS STORY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
overturesnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
rumoured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE OLD CABINET TELLS ITS STORY.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading THE OLD CABINET TELLS ITS STORY.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD CABINET TELLS ITS STORY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
precisely as stated
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
showing sorrow
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
at the time that
From this reading Madame was very indignant when Mr. Mudge reported Cynthia's part in inviting the boys to attend our Catacomb party, and assisting them in entering and disguising themselves.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading She remained closeted in her room, whence the sound of weeping and wailing could be heard behind her locked door, but she steadily refused all overtures of sympathy on our part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading A few weeks passed with no excitement except Cynthia's withdrawal from the Amen Corner.
would-beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading It was rumoured that Cynthia was to be publicly expelled as a terrible example to all would-be offenders.
