used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
(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 "What is all this?" asked Sandow, measuring his brother with blazing eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
arbournounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girl started violently, even Gustave turned pale as he released her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is all this?" asked Sandow, measuring his brother with blazing eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading "What is all this?" asked Sandow, measuring his brother with blazing eyes.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "What is all this?" asked Sandow, measuring his brother with blazing eyes.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
divisible by two
From this reading The girl started violently, even Gustave turned pale as he released her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "What is all this?" asked Sandow, measuring his brother with blazing eyes.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
a young female
From this reading The girl started violently, even Gustave turned pale as he released her.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
highest in quality
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
Gustave
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From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl started violently, even Gustave turned pale as he released her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is all this?" asked Sandow, measuring his brother with blazing eyes.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading "What is all this?" asked Sandow, measuring his brother with blazing eyes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
not in physical motion
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The girl started violently, even Gustave turned pale as he released her.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
pocket-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The girl started violently, even Gustave turned pale as he released her.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
Sandow
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From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
cut with a saw
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
be standing; be upright
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The girl started violently, even Gustave turned pale as he released her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What is all this?" asked Sandow, measuring his brother with blazing eyes.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The girl started violently, even Gustave turned pale as he released her.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading The girl started violently, even Gustave turned pale as he released her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is all this?" asked Sandow, measuring his brother with blazing eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
which person or people
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a moment he stood speechless and motionless, then he approached and cried, with the greatest indignation-- "Gustave!--Miss Palm!"
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading A shadow fell on the entrance of the arbour--there stood Sandow, who had returned to fetch his forgotten pocket-book, and thus became a witness of the scene.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
but in spite of that
From this reading The catastrophe which at any price he would yet delay, had burst, he saw that at a glance; now he must stand firm.
