used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A watch fell upon the floor; then another.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A watch fell upon the floor; then another.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The portière closed behind her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The portière closed behind her.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A watch fell upon the floor; then another.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A watch fell upon the floor; then another.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
hold firmly
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
Nelly's
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From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
portière
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The portière closed behind her.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
with speed
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A watch fell upon the floor; then another.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A watch fell upon the floor; then another.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading Then, actuated by a sudden decision, he dropped the other articles into an armchair, emptied his pockets and unpacked his sack.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A watch fell upon the floor; then another.
precisely as stated
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
look attentively
From this reading A watch fell upon the floor; then another.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These were followed by other articles which slipped from his grasp one by one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt very uncomfortable in Nelly’s presence, and stepped toward her with the intention of speaking to her, but she shuddered, rose quickly and fled toward the salon.
