used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
brought into existence
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "She won't come back?"
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
Hermia
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From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
I've
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From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
and nothing more
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
Markham
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From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I think not."
a brief written record
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
Olga
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From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
slouchnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
Tcherny's
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From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think not."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I've never had such a fright since I was born," she laughed nervously.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he turned back just in time to note a disturbance of the canvas barrier, from under which, her slouch hat pushed down over her ears, her gray coat hiding her finery, Hermia breathlessly emerged.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE Markham stood for a moment watching the white plume of Olga Tcherny's huge straw hat until it nodded its way out of sight.
won't
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From this reading "She won't come back?"
