(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 Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
Armenouhi
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From this reading He had discovered Armenouhi, but could scarcely convince himself that he was not dreaming.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had discovered Armenouhi, but could scarcely convince himself that he was not dreaming.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading He had discovered Armenouhi, but could scarcely convince himself that he was not dreaming.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had discovered Armenouhi, but could scarcely convince himself that he was not dreaming.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had discovered Armenouhi, but could scarcely convince himself that he was not dreaming.
DISGUISEnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading He had discovered Armenouhi, but could scarcely convince himself that he was not dreaming.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
and nothing more
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
latticenounUS /ˈlætəs/
an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had discovered Armenouhi, but could scarcely convince himself that he was not dreaming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
win a victory over
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
with speed
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had discovered Armenouhi, but could scarcely convince himself that he was not dreaming.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
be seated
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
Takvor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
communicated in words
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
a message informing of danger
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had discovered Armenouhi, but could scarcely convince himself that he was not dreaming.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
in or at the place that
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Still it was true; there stood the big, old house, just the kind in which he should expect to find her, and the sound of her voice was ringing in his ears.
a Caucasian
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
which person or people
From this reading Having gone some distance, from where, unobserved, he might see all who entered or left the house, he stopped and forced himself to sit down and wait.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Almost overcome with joy, he hurried down the street, keeping close to the wall.
the words that are spoken
From this reading IN DISGUISE The sudden disappearance of the white figure that for an instant had been visible behind the lattice, and the quickly uttered words bidding him go back, were sufficient warning to Takvor.
