used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRAVE DEED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
ANNIE
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From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading His immediate object was to take a glance, and then to beat a retreat.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A BRAVE DEED.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading A BRAVE DEED.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Wilmot, stepping out of his gate, had not resolved what to do.
dutifullyadverbUS /ˈduːtifəli/
out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Mr. Wilmot, stepping out of his gate, had not resolved what to do.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
of the present time and place
From this reading His immediate object was to take a glance, and then to beat a retreat.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wilmot, stepping out of his gate, had not resolved what to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His immediate object was to take a glance, and then to beat a retreat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Wilmot, stepping out of his gate, had not resolved what to do.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
with speed
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
determined
From this reading Mr. Wilmot, stepping out of his gate, had not resolved what to do.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading His immediate object was to take a glance, and then to beat a retreat.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Mr. Wilmot, stepping out of his gate, had not resolved what to do.
carry out
From this reading His immediate object was to take a glance, and then to beat a retreat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His immediate object was to take a glance, and then to beat a retreat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His immediate object was to take a glance, and then to beat a retreat.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Wilmot, stepping out of his gate, had not resolved what to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
WILMOT
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From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And believing that he wished her not to see the cause of the uproar, she went dutifully to the dining-room at the back, without one glance through a front window.
the words that are spoken
From this reading ANNIE WILMOT, passing quickly indoors at her father's bidding, did not catch the ominous words which had reached his ears.
