used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The child had not spoken a word thus far.
anew
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The child had not spoken a word thus far.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
only a very short time before
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
Julie
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From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The child had not spoken a word thus far.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
having a supporting base
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The child had not spoken a word thus far.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Holding the delicate little figure clasped close to her breast, Julie had hurriedly carried the child down the stairs.
having come into contact
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not until she had reached the lower hall, and saw the eyes of the hotel people fixed upon her, that she recovered her composure again, and letting little Frances slide down on her feet she fastened on her hat and cloak for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
at the time that
From this reading But now, when she saw the traveling carriage standing packed and ready before the door, she clung tight to Julie again, begging in a low voice that they should hurry away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She felt as if she were in an intoxication of indignation, contempt, defiance, and triumph; her lips, which touched the child's locks, trembled, and her heart beat so that she could hardly draw her breath.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The child had not spoken a word thus far.
