used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading They must not know that I am here."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
beldamenoun
an ugly evil-looking old woman
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
entreatverb
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading "Good mother, hide me, I entreat.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
FRANCIS
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From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good mother, hide me, I entreat.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
HELPERnounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They must not know that I am here."
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Good mother, hide me, I entreat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Good mother, hide me, I entreat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They must not know that I am here."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Good mother, hide me, I entreat.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Good mother, hide me, I entreat.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They must not know that I am here."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They must not know that I am here."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
pursuivants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They must not know that I am here."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANCIS FINDS A HELPER "It is the pursuivants," cried Francis in consternation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They must not know that I am here."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then, indeed, was she thankful that she had taken the old woman into her confidence.
a late time of life
From this reading The beldame arose and with an agility that was surprising in one of her years glided across the room, and opened a small door that was so small, and black, and grimy that it had escaped the girl's attention.
