used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their 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 A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading John Stich, foremost amongst these, made a rush for Patience’s side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
bar-parlour
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From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
fast-approaching
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From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
finger-tips
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From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading John Stich, foremost amongst these, made a rush for Patience’s side.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Stich, foremost amongst these, made a rush for Patience’s side.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading John Stich, foremost amongst these, made a rush for Patience’s side.
a particular point in time
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
Patience's
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From this reading John Stich, foremost amongst these, made a rush for Patience’s side.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
move hurridly
From this reading John Stich, foremost amongst these, made a rush for Patience’s side.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading John Stich, foremost amongst these, made a rush for Patience’s side.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
Stich
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From this reading John Stich, foremost amongst these, made a rush for Patience’s side.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The next instant a fast-approaching noise of hurrying footsteps, accompanied by much shouting, roused them from their dream.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading John Stich, foremost amongst these, made a rush for Patience’s side.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LIFE FOR A LIFE That moment was brief, as all such great and happy moments are.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Both through the back and the front door a crowd of excited soldiers had pushed their way into the inn, whilst the folk in the bar-parlour, attracted by the sudden noise, pressed out into the narrow passage to see what was happening.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But a few seconds had passed since both her hands had rested in his, and he forgot the world in that one kiss upon her finger-tips.
