used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went back into the dining-room and stumbled over Johanna, who was busy at the side-board.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading He waited awhile and then shook his head.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He went back into the dining-room and stumbled over Johanna, who was busy at the side-board.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He went back into the dining-room and stumbled over Johanna, who was busy at the side-board.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading He went back into the dining-room and stumbled over Johanna, who was busy at the side-board.
divisible by two
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was towards evening.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waited awhile and then shook his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He waited awhile and then shook his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He waited awhile and then shook his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was towards evening.
Johanna
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From this reading He went back into the dining-room and stumbled over Johanna, who was busy at the side-board.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He went back into the dining-room and stumbled over Johanna, who was busy at the side-board.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He waited awhile and then shook his head.
shrillyadverb
in a shrill voice
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
side-board
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From this reading He went back into the dining-room and stumbled over Johanna, who was busy at the side-board.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading He went back into the dining-room and stumbled over Johanna, who was busy at the side-board.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He waited awhile and then shook his head.
in the direction of
From this reading It was towards evening.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited awhile and then shook his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was towards evening.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went back into the dining-room and stumbled over Johanna, who was busy at the side-board.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading Frank Linden mounted the steps, stood on the terrace and whistled shrilly out into the garden.
which person or people
From this reading He went back into the dining-room and stumbled over Johanna, who was busy at the side-board.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The brute has gone with her," he said in a low voice; "even an animal like that takes part against me."
