used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
bed-chamber
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From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
a small house with a single story
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
every person
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
intense and profound fear
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
by chance
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
with low volume
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The hours advanced--the bustle of domestic life sank into silence--everybody but Iris rested quietly in bed.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
in the direction of
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She was, afterwards informed by Fanny that the doctor turned down the lamp in the corridor, before the patient was helped to ascend the stairs, as a means of preventing the mistress of the house from plainly seeing the stranger's face, and recognising the living likeness of her husband.
Vimpany
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
at the time that
From this reading Nothing but the sound of footsteps, outside, told her when the suffering man was taken to his bed-chamber on the same floor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A feeling of pride which forbade any display of curiosity, strengthened perhaps by an irresistible horror of Vimpany, kept Iris in her room.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading MAN AND WIFE TOWARDS evening, the Dane was brought to the cottage.
