used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
anew
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
react verbally
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
Kisfalu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
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 Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
and nothing more
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
Panna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
the act of testing something
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
at the time that
From this reading It was late in the evening when Panna again reached Kisfalu.
which person or people
From this reading Panna did not answer immediately, but cautiously descended, gratefully pressed the hand of the gardener, who had brought her to her own house, and entered the room with her father.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Her father struck the table furiously with his clenched fist, shrieking: "Then Hell ought to open its jaws and swallow the whole band!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her father was already expecting her with great impatience and, before she left the carriage, shouted a question about the result of the trial.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Here she opened her lips for the first time, uttering only the words: "Six months!"
