used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
placed crosswise
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
EsplanadenounUS /ˌespləˈnɑːd/
a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father Quentin, what strange thing is this?" she uttered, fearfully.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading "Father Quentin, what strange thing is this?" she uttered, fearfully.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Father Quentin, what strange thing is this?" she uttered, fearfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
Mme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
nunnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
Quentin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father Quentin, what strange thing is this?" she uttered, fearfully.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
try to get or reach
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
not often
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Father Quentin, what strange thing is this?" she uttered, fearfully.
in the near future
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "Father Quentin, what strange thing is this?" she uttered, fearfully.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
a special situation
From this reading "Father Quentin, what strange thing is this?" she uttered, fearfully.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Father Quentin, what strange thing is this?" she uttered, fearfully.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ask me not to explain it, my good daughter; it is a manifestation of psychic power beyond human explanation," he replied, hastily quitting the room to seek the mother superior.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
communicated in words
From this reading "Father Quentin, what strange thing is this?" she uttered, fearfully.
volatileadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlətəl/
evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As a result of his interview with her, he was soon on his way toward Esplanade Street and Mme. Lorraine.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Father Quentin, what strange thing is this?" she uttered, fearfully.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Seldom had the footsteps of such a holy man crossed the threshold of the gay and volatile French woman.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The nun looked at the old priest with round eyes of wonder.
