used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I heard the rustle of a footfall.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an exclamation of surprise the old woman departed from the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading It was the face of Helena, Baroness von Ritz!
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
confined by bonds
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
well in the past; former
From this reading With an exclamation of surprise the old woman departed from the door.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading With an exclamation of surprise the old woman departed from the door.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading With an exclamation of surprise the old woman departed from the door.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
footfallnounUS /ˈfʊtfɔːl/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading I heard the rustle of a footfall.
Friedrich
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From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With an exclamation of surprise the old woman departed from the door.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard the rustle of a footfall.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading It was the face of Helena, Baroness von Ritz!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard the rustle of a footfall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the face of Helena, Baroness von Ritz!
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
a woman of refinement
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With an exclamation of surprise the old woman departed from the door.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
RitznounUS /rɪts/
Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)
From this reading It was the face of Helena, Baroness von Ritz!
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading I heard the rustle of a footfall.
SchillernounUS /ˈʃɪlər/
German romantic writer (1759-1805)
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With an exclamation of surprise the old woman departed from the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the face of Helena, Baroness von Ritz!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an exclamation of surprise the old woman departed from the door.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN THE CABIN OF MADAM Woman must not belong to herself; she is bound to alien destinies.--_Friedrich von Schiller_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I could have told in advance what face would now appear outlined in the candle glow--with eyes wide and startled, with lips half parted in query.
