used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
(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 Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
Annie
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From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
fearless and daring
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
the act of departing
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
immediately past
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
a particular point in time
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
not any; not one
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
an educational institution
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
express in speech
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
not in physical motion
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At last she heard him clear his throat, as if to attract her attention; but she took no notice.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Annie heard her husband open the door, but she did not turn round; then she heard his footsteps advance to the middle of the room and stop.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
at the time that
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
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 She still stood leaning against the open French window, seeing nothing before her, and waiting for him to speak to learn what tone he was going to assume toward her.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading She fancied he must be working himself up to a proper pitch of indignation, and she tried to school herself to show a bold front when at last his wrath should burst out.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her case was the stronger by far, and, although that fact did not give her all the consolation it should have done at that moment, yet it would stand her in good stead when the conflict had really begun.
