used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Luker!"--almost as if she was a child who repeated, parrot-like, a meaningless formula.
in addition
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
react verbally
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Luker!"--almost as if she was a child who repeated, parrot-like, a meaningless formula.
without stop or interruption
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
doorstepnounUS /ˈdɔːrstep/
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
put on clothes
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Presently it emerged, holding a flask.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading Presently it emerged, holding a flask.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Luker!"--almost as if she was a child who repeated, parrot-like, a meaningless formula.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She repeated his name, at intervals--"Luker!
the act of retaining something
From this reading Presently it emerged, holding a flask.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
immobileadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmoʊbəl/
not capable of movement or of being moved
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading She repeated his name, at intervals--"Luker!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Presently it emerged, holding a flask.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
for more time
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
Luker
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From this reading She repeated his name, at intervals--"Luker!
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading Luker!"--almost as if she was a child who repeated, parrot-like, a meaningless formula.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She repeated his name, at intervals--"Luker!
not any; not one
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
and nothing more
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
parrot-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luker!"--almost as if she was a child who repeated, parrot-like, a meaningless formula.
by chance
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
in the near future
From this reading Presently it emerged, holding a flask.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
recurring again and again
From this reading She repeated his name, at intervals--"Luker!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
not in physical motion
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
push forcefully
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
in the direction of
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
at the time that
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
in or at the place that
From this reading TOWARDS JUDGMENT For possibly a couple of minutes she continued on the doorstep immobile, as if she not only did not understand what had happened, but as if she also still failed to realise that her legal adviser was at least no longer where he was.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then, after a while, when still there came no answer, she thrust her hand, as if mechanically, into the bosom of her dress, feeling for something.
which person or people
From this reading Luker!"--almost as if she was a child who repeated, parrot-like, a meaningless formula.
