used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VICTOR MAKES A DISCOVERY.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
baptismaladjectiveUS /bæpˈtɪzməl/
of or relating to baptism
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
discomposedadjective
having your composure disturbed
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
the act of discovering something
From this reading VICTOR MAKES A DISCOVERY.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
a young female
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
Hamlin
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From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
a small worthless amount
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading VICTOR MAKES A DISCOVERY.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
palingnoun
a fence made of upright pickets
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
with speed
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
in a swift manner
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
VICTORnounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading VICTOR MAKES A DISCOVERY.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
at the time that
From this reading She had barely reached the porch, when she suddenly and swiftly turned and walked hurriedly back, almost brushing against Mr. Hamlin.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Her beautiful eyes were startled and embarrassed, her scarlet lips parted and paling rapidly, her whole figure and manner agitated and discomposed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading As she did so, Jack stepped from the shadow of the column, and followed her with eyes of respectful awe and yearning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Happily for Mr. Hamlin, the young girl noticed neither the effect of her unconscious baptismal act, nor its object, but moved away slowly to the door.
