adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She stepped back quickly, flung the door open, and beheld Somers on the threshold!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading She stepped back quickly, flung the door open, and beheld Somers on the threshold!
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She stepped back quickly, flung the door open, and beheld Somers on the threshold!
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
forgotverbUS /fərˈɡɑːt/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
lockverbUS /lɑːk/
fasten with a lock
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She stepped back quickly, flung the door open, and beheld Somers on the threshold!
OpenverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading She stepped back quickly, flung the door open, and beheld Somers on the threshold!
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
Rushbrook
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From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
Somers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She stepped back quickly, flung the door open, and beheld Somers on the threshold!
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
stealthieradjectiveUS /ˈstelθiər/
comparative of “stealthy” — marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Her caution seemed to be justified a moment later, for a heavier but stealthier footstep halted outside.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading She stepped back quickly, flung the door open, and beheld Somers on the threshold!
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading She stepped back quickly, flung the door open, and beheld Somers on the threshold!
tisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
VaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The handle of the door was turned, but she resisted it with the fullest strength of her small hand until a voice, which startled her, called in a hurried whisper:-- “Open quick, 'tis I.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vaguely uneasy, and still perplexed with her previous agitation, as Mr. Rushbrook closed the door behind him, Grace, following some feminine instinct rather than any definite reason, walked to the door and placed her hand upon the lock to prevent any intrusion until he returned.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The astonishment, agitation, and above all, the awkward confusion of this usually self-possessed and ready man, was so unlike him, and withal so painful, that Grace hurried to put an end to it, and for an instant forgot her own surprise at seeing him.
