(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The rector flung himself out of the carriage almost before it stopped.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The rector flung himself out of the carriage almost before it stopped.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The rector flung himself out of the carriage almost before it stopped.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
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From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The rector flung himself out of the carriage almost before it stopped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I want to see you, Helen," he said.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The rector flung himself out of the carriage almost before it stopped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to see you, Helen," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rector flung himself out of the carriage almost before it stopped.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
not one, and not any
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The rector flung himself out of the carriage almost before it stopped.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The rector flung himself out of the carriage almost before it stopped.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want to see you, Helen," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I want to see you, Helen," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The rector flung himself out of the carriage almost before it stopped.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had been sitting on the porch alone for more than an hour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I want to see you, Helen," he said.
a shaky motion
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to see you, Helen," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
at the time that
From this reading When Dr. Howe reached his own door, Helen was waiting for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had been very quiet; there was none of that restlessness which excitement produced in her uncle or cousin; but when she saw Dr. Howe, she rose, and stood trembling at the head of the steps.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want to see you, Helen," he said.
