used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
quickly and without warning
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
(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 PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
bides
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From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
cakedverbUS /keɪkt/
past form of “cake” — form a coat over
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
Clotilde
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From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
brought together in one place
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
gruffadjectiveUS /ɡrʌf/
brusque and surly and forbidding
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
with low volume
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
without much difficulty
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
Shadwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
that is looked for
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
express in speech
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
express in words
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
precisely as stated
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
at the time that
From this reading His voice, when he addressed her was gruff and heavy, although it appeared to be with an effort and in spite of breathless impatience that he managed to speak quietly.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
which person or people
From this reading PRISONER OF WAR The man who pushed open the door and stepped across the threshold was not, after all, of so very terrible an aspect, at least so Clotilde sought to reassure herself.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His high boots were caked with mud and snow and his big grey cloak was gathered close about him.
an affirmative
From this reading “Why, yes,” replied Clotilde readily, much relieved by his peaceable tone, “he lives in the next—” She stopped abruptly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Can you tell me, little Mistress,” he said, “where a man named Andrew Shadwell bides?”
