used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
any thing at all
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
Christina
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From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
Denny
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From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
drawing-room
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From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
set up or found
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
high-pressured
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From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
and nothing more
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
by chance
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
with low volume
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
express in words
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
sedativenounUS /ˈsedətɪv/
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Herrick came in from an errand at four and found the house subdued to the ordinary atmosphere--high-pressured enough in itself--of the house of an actress before a big first night.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
TRANSFORMATIONnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
precisely as stated
From this reading But thereafter she was very composed, allowed herself to be taken quietly home, and took a sedative so as to get some sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
at the time that
From this reading THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS: THE PRINCESS IN THE TRANSFORMATION SCENE If the police believed Christina when she revived enough to say that it had seemed to her as if the hair were soaked in blood it was more than Herrick did.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He only wondered that they let her go and if they were perhaps not spreading a net about her as they had spread one about Denny.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Down in the drawing-room Mrs. Hope said they must not talk about anything exciting or Christina would be sure to feel it.
