Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

anew

From this reading "They have begun again," she exclaimed, "and the firing is heavier than it was before.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It must be Trochu's force engaged again."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "They have begun again," she exclaimed, "and the firing is heavier than it was before.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading It comes from the east.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It comes from the east.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading It must be Trochu's force engaged again."

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "They have begun again," she exclaimed, "and the firing is heavier than it was before.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading "They have begun again," she exclaimed, "and the firing is heavier than it was before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It must be Trochu's force engaged again."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It comes from the east.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "They have begun again," she exclaimed, "and the firing is heavier than it was before.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading "They have begun again," she exclaimed, "and the firing is heavier than it was before.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "They have begun again," she exclaimed, "and the firing is heavier than it was before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be Trochu's force engaged again."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They have begun again," she exclaimed, "and the firing is heavier than it was before.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "They have begun again," she exclaimed, "and the firing is heavier than it was before.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They have begun again," she exclaimed, "and the firing is heavier than it was before.

propel through the air

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It must be Trochu's force engaged again."

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She hastily completed her toilet, drank off the coffee Margot had got ready for her, and then started on her way to the ambulance.

at the time that

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Mary Brander was, as usual, called before daylight by Margot, and was dressing when a sound like the rumbling of a heavy wagon, caused her to pause suddenly, and then hurry to the window and throw it open.