used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rushed to the door and cautiously opened it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading FAITHFUL TO DEATH The ladies looked at one another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FAITHFUL TO DEATH The ladies looked at one another.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading He rushed to the door and cautiously opened it.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
Deane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deane saw their hesitation.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading FAITHFUL TO DEATH The ladies looked at one another.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He rushed to the door and cautiously opened it.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading FAITHFUL TO DEATH The ladies looked at one another.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rushed to the door and cautiously opened it.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Deane saw their hesitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading FAITHFUL TO DEATH The ladies looked at one another.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FAITHFUL TO DEATH The ladies looked at one another.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
a particular point in time
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FAITHFUL TO DEATH The ladies looked at one another.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He rushed to the door and cautiously opened it.
done under pressure
From this reading He rushed to the door and cautiously opened it.
cut with a saw
From this reading Deane saw their hesitation.
seemlyadjective
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even in that awful moment, the becoming, the seemly, the dignified had its claims.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAITHFUL TO DEATH The ladies looked at one another.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Deane saw their hesitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAITHFUL TO DEATH The ladies looked at one another.
Travers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The window was narrow: the ladder--Mary Travers had gone to look at it--was steep: a little, curious, excited crowd was gathering below.
