used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
a small house with a single story
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
the first light of day
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
dishevelledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading A wave of dismay swept over Mr. Linton.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
Eva
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
Linton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A wave of dismay swept over Mr. Linton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A wave of dismay swept over Mr. Linton.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
REVEILLEnounUS /ˈrevəliː/
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
a particular situation
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The door stood open, and he kicked off his shoes and crept into the house.
possessing sweep
From this reading A wave of dismay swept over Mr. Linton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
tousledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She looked up with a start as the big man came in, and scrambled to her feet; a queer dishevelled figure with her tousled head and crumpled cap and apron.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A wave of dismay swept over Mr. Linton.
at the time that
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eva sat on the floor of the passage with her head in her hands.
but in spite of that
From this reading REVEILLE It was not yet dawn when David Linton, fully dressed, came into the cottage garden.
