used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Ida nearly always occupied a rocking-chair, and was fond of the gentle, swaying motion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Ida nearly always occupied a rocking-chair, and was fond of the gentle, swaying motion.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Ida nearly always occupied a rocking-chair, and was fond of the gentle, swaying motion.
Gladys
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From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
and nothing more
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ida nearly always occupied a rocking-chair, and was fond of the gentle, swaying motion.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Ida nearly always occupied a rocking-chair, and was fond of the gentle, swaying motion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
rocking-chair
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From this reading Ida nearly always occupied a rocking-chair, and was fond of the gentle, swaying motion.
done under pressure
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
having a supporting base
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Ida nearly always occupied a rocking-chair, and was fond of the gentle, swaying motion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Maria had come in sight of the house, she had perceived the regular motion of a rocking female head past the parlor light, and she knew that it was Ida.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
in a violent manner
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
wasn't
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From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
at the time that
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Maria reached home, she pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and rushed violently in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "There she is, rocking just as if the baby wasn't lost," Maria thought, with the bitterest revulsion and sarcasm.
Wollastonnoun
English chemist and physicist who discovered palladium and rhodium and demonstrated that static and current electricity are the same (1766-1828)
From this reading Wollaston and Gladys followed her, after a slight hesitation, but remained standing in the vestibule.
