used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Fresh adventures, thought I, as I looked at the speaker, a young girl, dressed like a slave.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
Alla
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From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fresh adventures, thought I, as I looked at the speaker, a young girl, dressed like a slave.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Fresh adventures, thought I, as I looked at the speaker, a young girl, dressed like a slave.
to come or go into
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Fresh adventures, thought I, as I looked at the speaker, a young girl, dressed like a slave.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
a young female
From this reading Fresh adventures, thought I, as I looked at the speaker, a young girl, dressed like a slave.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Fresh adventures, thought I, as I looked at the speaker, a young girl, dressed like a slave.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fresh adventures, thought I, as I looked at the speaker, a young girl, dressed like a slave.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
go across or through
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
respectable-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
except for; apart from
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Fresh adventures, thought I, as I looked at the speaker, a young girl, dressed like a slave.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Fresh adventures, thought I, as I looked at the speaker, a young girl, dressed like a slave.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I did, and what of that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Fresh adventures, thought I, as I looked at the speaker, a young girl, dressed like a slave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I did, and what of that?"
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
the day immediately before today
From this reading "It matters not," said the speaker; "did you not pass this way yesterday afternoon, in company with two others?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "For the love of Alla! young man," cried a low and sweet voice as I passed under the gateway of a respectable-looking house; "for the love of Alla, enter, and save my mistress!"
