used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The shades, always drawn at nightfall, called for no attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The shades, always drawn at nightfall, called for no attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The shades, always drawn at nightfall, called for no attention.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The shades, always drawn at nightfall, called for no attention.
carnivorousadjectiveUS /kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/
relating to or characteristic of carnivores
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The shades, always drawn at nightfall, called for no attention.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
one or the other of two
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
divisible by two
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
floodgatesnounUS /ˈflʌdɡeɪts/
plural of “floodgate” — something that restrains a flood or outpouring
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The shades, always drawn at nightfall, called for no attention.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
Kate's
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From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
LaramienounUS /ˈlerəmi/
a university town in southeast Wyoming
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The shades, always drawn at nightfall, called for no attention.
not any; not one
From this reading The shades, always drawn at nightfall, called for no attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading The shades, always drawn at nightfall, called for no attention.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
stealthnounUS /stelθ/
avoiding detection by moving carefully
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
tiptoeingverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
unsuspectingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/
not suspicious
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED CALL The hush that followed the brain storm in the kitchen put Belle, quite unsuspecting, to sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
at the time that
From this reading In the living-room, there was preliminary tiptoeing, and there were futile efforts on Kate's part to cool her rebellious cheeks by applying her open hands to them--when she could get possession of either one to do so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The small couch which served as sofa was drawn out of range of even the protected windows, and the floodgates were opened to the first unrestrained confidences together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Laramie, with a tread creditable to a cat--and a stealth natural to most carnivorous animals--closed the door without breaking her heavy breathing.
