used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
accostverbUS /əˈkɔːst/
speak to someone
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his movements were too quick: he was within in a moment and had closed the outer door.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But his movements were too quick: he was within in a moment and had closed the outer door.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
dartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
Hamlyn
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From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
Hamlyn's
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From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
Japhet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
latch-key
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From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
hear with intention
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
a particular point in time
From this reading But his movements were too quick: he was within in a moment and had closed the outer door.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading But his movements were too quick: he was within in a moment and had closed the outer door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
on one occasion
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading But his movements were too quick: he was within in a moment and had closed the outer door.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But his movements were too quick: he was within in a moment and had closed the outer door.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
make square
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
standing-place
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From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But his movements were too quick: he was within in a moment and had closed the outer door.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Close upon that, a cab came rattling down the square, and stopped at the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But his movements were too quick: he was within in a moment and had closed the outer door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her husband leaped out of it, tossed the driver his fare--he always paid liberally--and let himself in with his latch-key.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But his movements were too quick: he was within in a moment and had closed the outer door.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For once in her life Mrs. Hamlyn condescended to listen to the opinion of an inferior, and Japhet was dismissed without orders.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading To Mrs. Hamlyn's astonishment she had seen the woman dart from her standing-place to the middle of the road, evidently to look at or to accost Mr. Hamlyn.
