used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
in addition
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But she recalled the financial necessity which held her yet a prisoner at the Gayety.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, it might be far better to face the man boldly and have it over.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Besides, it might be far better to face the man boldly and have it over.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Besides, it might be far better to face the man boldly and have it over.
of short duration or distance
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she recalled the financial necessity which held her yet a prisoner at the Gayety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
dressing-room
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From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Besides, it might be far better to face the man boldly and have it over.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading But she recalled the financial necessity which held her yet a prisoner at the Gayety.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
made afraid
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
Gayety
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From this reading But she recalled the financial necessity which held her yet a prisoner at the Gayety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Besides, it might be far better to face the man boldly and have it over.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But she recalled the financial necessity which held her yet a prisoner at the Gayety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides, it might be far better to face the man boldly and have it over.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Besides, it might be far better to face the man boldly and have it over.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Besides, it might be far better to face the man boldly and have it over.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading But she recalled the financial necessity which held her yet a prisoner at the Gayety.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
a brief written record
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Besides, it might be far better to face the man boldly and have it over.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
perusingnounUS /pərˈuːzɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
by chance
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But she recalled the financial necessity which held her yet a prisoner at the Gayety.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But she recalled the financial necessity which held her yet a prisoner at the Gayety.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
precisely as stated
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her first impulse was to refuse compliance, to trust fortune in an endeavor to keep beyond reach, to turn and run from this new, threatening danger like a frightened deer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But she recalled the financial necessity which held her yet a prisoner at the Gayety.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This writer was partner in the gambling rooms, possibly in the theatre also; her chance for escaping him would be very slender.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES She had expected the probability of such a happening, yet her face perceptibly paled while perusing the brief note handed her by the stage manager upon coming forth from her dressing-room.
