used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
how long something has existed
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But she was not alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
any thing at all
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Close behind followed Maud, who supported the feeble steps of her mother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was not alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
Claire
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From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close behind followed Maud, who supported the feeble steps of her mother.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
divisible by two
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Close behind followed Maud, who supported the feeble steps of her mother.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Close behind followed Maud, who supported the feeble steps of her mother.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Close behind followed Maud, who supported the feeble steps of her mother.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
Maud
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From this reading Close behind followed Maud, who supported the feeble steps of her mother.
a particular point in time
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Close behind followed Maud, who supported the feeble steps of her mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she was not alone.
Odeyne
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From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was not alone.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Close behind followed Maud, who supported the feeble steps of her mother.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Close behind followed Maud, who supported the feeble steps of her mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
up to a particular time
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
which person or people
From this reading Close behind followed Maud, who supported the feeble steps of her mother.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ There was a rustle of drapery outside the door; then it opened wide, and Beatrice came forward with outstretched hands and quivering lips.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Odeyne started up in astonishment at seeing Mrs. St. Claire, and was painfully struck even in that first moment by the change that the past weeks had worked in her.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading She looked worn, and ill, and old--and till quite recently she had never looked anything like her true age.
