used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you nearly ready?
on or to one side
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
bewilderinglyadverb
in a bewildering and confusing manner
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
chiffonnounUS /ʃɪˈfɑːn/
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
Eveley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
fastenersnounUS /ˈfæsənərz/
plural of “fastener” — a person who fastens or makes fast
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
FumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lem is so impatient, you know."
Landis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
LemnounUS /lem/
a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
Miriam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Are you nearly ready?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
with speed
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Are you nearly ready?
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
REVOLTnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
SEVENTHadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lem is so impatient, you know."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE SEVENTH STEP The sharp tap on Eveley's window was followed by an impatient brushing aside of the curtains, and Miriam Landis swung gracefully over the sill in a cloud of chiffon and silk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fumbling with the fasteners of her wide cape she drew it back and revealed a bewilderingly beautiful creation beneath.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lem is waiting in the car," she began quickly, "but I came up to show you my new gown.
