used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
(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 It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading No one has told her, no hint has reached her ears.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
footfalls
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From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one has told her, no hint has reached her ears.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No one has told her, no hint has reached her ears.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading No one has told her, no hint has reached her ears.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
intentnessnoun
the quality of being intent and concentrated
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
immediately past
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
held dear
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
Luttrell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
not any; not one
From this reading No one has told her, no hint has reached her ears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
having a point
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading No one has told her, no hint has reached her ears.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading --Shelley.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading No one has told her, no hint has reached her ears.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
at the time that
From this reading "As the earth when leaves are dead, As the night when sleep is sped, As the heart when joy is fled, I am left lone--alone."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is not his usual bedroom, yet she knows that within that door lies all that remains to her of the brother so fondly loved.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
but in spite of that
From this reading Meantime, Molly, having listened vaguely and without interest, yet with a curious intentness, to his parting footfalls, as the last one dies away draws herself up and, with a sigh or two, moves instinctively toward the door she had pointed out to Luttrell.
