used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
(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 "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
Baltimore'snounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːrz/
possessive form of “baltimore” — the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
chordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
chordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
rid of obstructions
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
a long fixed look
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
harpnounUS /hɑːrp/
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
not any; not one
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
by chance
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
precisely, exactly
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
smote
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From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
the season of growth
From this reading Some sharp pang of remorse, of fear, perhaps, compels her to spring to her feet, and gaze at her hostess with an expression that is almost defiant.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
Swansdown
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From this reading Lady Swansdown is startled into a remembrance of the present by the entrance of somebody.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
a shaky motion
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After all Dicky, the troublesome, was right--this is no spot in which to sleep or dream.
which person or people
From this reading Turning her head with an indolent impatience to see who has come to disturb her, she meets Lady Baltimore's clear eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Love took up the harp of life and smote on all the chords with might; Smote the chord of self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight."
