used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
the state of being absent
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Zarah hastily rose to repair her omission, the door was opened from without, and Lycidas stood before her.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
barringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As Zarah hastily rose to repair her omission, the door was opened from without, and Lycidas stood before her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANGES.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
at any time
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
Lycidas
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From this reading As Zarah hastily rose to repair her omission, the door was opened from without, and Lycidas stood before her.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
not any; not one
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading As Zarah hastily rose to repair her omission, the door was opened from without, and Lycidas stood before her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As Zarah hastily rose to repair her omission, the door was opened from without, and Lycidas stood before her.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
rappingverbUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading As Zarah hastily rose to repair her omission, the door was opened from without, and Lycidas stood before her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As Zarah hastily rose to repair her omission, the door was opened from without, and Lycidas stood before her.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As Zarah hastily rose to repair her omission, the door was opened from without, and Lycidas stood before her.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
in the direction of
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
someone who visits
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
which person or people
From this reading The hand was assuredly not that of Anna, who, from precaution, had adopted a peculiar way of tapping to announce her return.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As Zarah hastily rose to repair her omission, the door was opened from without, and Lycidas stood before her.
Zarah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One evening, towards the hour of sunset, Zarah sat alone at her wheel awaiting the return of Anna from the city, she was startled by the sound of a hand rapping hastily upon the panel of the door.
Zarah's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As no visitor ever came to Zarah's dwelling, it was no marvel that she felt alarm at the unexpected sound, especially as she was aware that she had neglected her usual precaution of barring the door during the absence of Anna.
