in the past
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Vittoria had not thought of what she should do or say, for it had been impossible to think.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
CoronanounUS /kərˈoʊnə/
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
placed crosswise
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Vittoria had not thought of what she should do or say, for it had been impossible to think.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
a young female
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Vittoria had not thought of what she should do or say, for it had been impossible to think.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Vittoria had not thought of what she should do or say, for it had been impossible to think.
Orsino
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From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
with speed
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
express in words
From this reading Vittoria had not thought of what she should do or say, for it had been impossible to think.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Vittoria had not thought of what she should do or say, for it had been impossible to think.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Vittoria had not thought of what she should do or say, for it had been impossible to think.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Vittoria had not thought of what she should do or say, for it had been impossible to think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Orsino heard the door of his mother's bedroom open, and rose to his feet, expecting to see Corona.
having come into contact
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
in the direction of
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
Vittoria
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
a Caucasian
From this reading Orsino was white and did not hold out his hand, not knowing what to expect, for it was the hand that had killed her brother but two days ago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
writing-table
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From this reading He started as Vittoria entered, and he touched the writing-table with his hand as though he were unsteady.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young girl came forward towards him quickly, and the colour rose visibly in her face while she crossed the little room.
