used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
Britton's
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From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
Darrell's
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From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
without deviation
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
FIENDnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
set up or found
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
Kate's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
the act of departing
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
PinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
that is looked for
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading They had reached the offices; the carriage stopped, but not before Kate's hand had sought and found the stranger's in silent token that she understood.
Underwood's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
Walcott's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room next adjoining was Walcott's private office, and beyond that was Mr. Underwood's private office, the two latter rooms being separated by a small entrance.
at the time that
From this reading They had waited but a few moments when Mr. Underwood's carriage stopped before this entrance, and an instant later Kate heard her father's voice directing the coachman to call for him in about an hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She then unlocked the door to the room which had been Darrell's office and which opened directly upon the street, and she and her companion entered and seated themselves in the darkness.
XXXVadjective
being five more than thirty
From this reading _Chapter XXXV_ A FIEND AT BAY Kate, on leaving her carriage, directed the driver to go back to The Pines to await Mr. Britton's return and bring him immediately to the office.
