used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
in addition
From this reading Presently she was peering into the darkened shop; listening, also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
CorrienounUS /ˈkɔːri/
a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Presently she was peering into the darkened shop; listening, also.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
faintnessnounUS /ˈfeɪntnəs/
a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
brought together in one place
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
half-holidaynoun
a day on which half is free from work or duty
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
indistinctlyadverb
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Presently she was peering into the darkened shop; listening, also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
go away from a place
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Presently she was peering into the darkened shop; listening, also.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
longishadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːŋɪʃ/
somewhat long
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Presently she was peering into the darkened shop; listening, also.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
in the near future
From this reading Presently she was peering into the darkened shop; listening, also.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
Identical; not different.
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
self-engrossed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
do one's shopping
From this reading Presently she was peering into the darkened shop; listening, also.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
unsteadilyadverb
in an unsteady manner
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Entering the cottage, Rachel certainly did not look much the better of the outing; she seemed, in fact, to be suffering from a faintness, for at first she leaned awhile against the closed door, and she crept slowly and unsteadily up the passage, keeping her hand on the wall for support.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In these days it was for her a rare occurrence to leave the house at all, and a common one to have a headache, but Corrie had been too self-engrossed to be moved by surprise or sympathy.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON the afternoon of the same day, which happened to be the weekly half-holiday, Rachel Corrie returned from a longish walk undertaken, as she had announced to her brother at dinner, in the hope of relieving a severe headache.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ere long her brother’s voice came indistinctly from the post office beyond; she gathered that he was checking figures with the assistant.
