used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
Allain
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From this reading Mac Allain and the nurse spoke with her; promised to perform her last injunctions; then left her to herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
Avondale
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From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
Calantha
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From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
divisible by two
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
the act of departing
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
injunctionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition
From this reading Mac Allain and the nurse spoke with her; promised to perform her last injunctions; then left her to herself.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
immediately past
From this reading Mac Allain and the nurse spoke with her; promised to perform her last injunctions; then left her to herself.
go away from a place
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mac Allain and the nurse spoke with her; promised to perform her last injunctions; then left her to herself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading Mac Allain and the nurse spoke with her; promised to perform her last injunctions; then left her to herself.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
Mowbrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Mac Allain and the nurse spoke with her; promised to perform her last injunctions; then left her to herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Mac Allain and the nurse spoke with her; promised to perform her last injunctions; then left her to herself.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mac Allain and the nurse spoke with her; promised to perform her last injunctions; then left her to herself.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
Richard
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From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
a male human offspring
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mac Allain and the nurse spoke with her; promised to perform her last injunctions; then left her to herself.
express in words
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mac Allain and the nurse spoke with her; promised to perform her last injunctions; then left her to herself.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Her thoughts now travelled back with rapidity over the varied scenes of her early and happier days: her life appeared before her like a momentary trance—like a dream that leaves a feverish and indistinct alarm upon the mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Richard ordered his carriage at twelve that evening, and did not even tell Lady Avondale that he was going from the castle.
which person or people
From this reading The soft breathing of Harry Mowbrey, who slept undisturbed beside her, soothed and composed her mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Calantha, fatigued with the exertions of the day, too ill and too agitated to leave her room, threw herself upon the bed near her little son.
