used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
Barbara
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From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
for the reason that
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
placed crosswise
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
opinion or judgment
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE LIMPING HORSE.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
a single distinct event
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
LIMPINGnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading THE LIMPING HORSE.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
not any; not one
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
reassumed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Eve stood back behind the door, with hands on her bosom to control its furious beating, and with head depressed to conceal the heightened colour.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
carry out
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that moment her sister returned with Jane, and immediately Martin reassumed his hat with broad brim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIMPING HORSE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EVE drew herself away with a cry of anger and alarm, and with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Barbara did not notice the excitement of Eve; she had not observed the incident, because she entered a moment too late to do so, and no suspicion that the stranger would presume to take such a liberty crossed her mind.
