afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
Bianca
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From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tapped.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
Hilary's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
PondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Presently the sound of his footsteps coming along the passage stopped outside her door.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
carry out
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading He tapped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She dined out that evening, and in the morning avoided any interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE DUEL Bianca did not see her husband after their return together from the Round Pond.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
at the time that
From this reading When Hilary's luggage was brought down and the cab summoned, she slipped up to take shelter in her room.
