used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
(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 Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
becominglyadverb
in a becoming manner
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
bien
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From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
Catharine
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From this reading 'Catharine Lawless!'
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
composedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
dramatique
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From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
the organ of sight
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
gantée
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From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
immediately past
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
LawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading 'Catharine Lawless!'
used to form the superlative
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
not any; not one
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
with low volume
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
except for; apart from
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
ThriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
in the direction of
From this reading Every eye was directed towards her; no sound was audible, save some involuntary exclamation as the most sensational character of the _corps dramatique_ appeared on the stage.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thrice was her name called outside of the court, as by law directed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Quietly and becomingly dressed, _bien gantée_ and in all respects accurately finished as to each personal detail, she moved forward with an air of haughty indifference to her surroundings, including the court, prisoners, and spectators.
witness-box
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From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As the echo of the last summons died away, a tall woman closely veiled issued from a side door and walked composedly over to the witness-box.
