used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In one rapid moment she took it in and in another moment she was prepared for swift action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She moved to the window and looked out.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In one rapid moment she took it in and in another moment she was prepared for swift action.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
without doubt or question
From this reading She made out, clearly and instantaneously, a situation that set her trembling from head to foot.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading The uninterrupted expanse of that level landscape lent itself to her quick vision.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She made out, clearly and instantaneously, a situation that set her trembling from head to foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In one rapid moment she took it in and in another moment she was prepared for swift action.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She made out, clearly and instantaneously, a situation that set her trembling from head to foot.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She made out, clearly and instantaneously, a situation that set her trembling from head to foot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
instantaneouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəsli/
without any delay
From this reading She made out, clearly and instantaneously, a situation that set her trembling from head to foot.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In one rapid moment she took it in and in another moment she was prepared for swift action.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The uninterrupted expanse of that level landscape lent itself to her quick vision.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The uninterrupted expanse of that level landscape lent itself to her quick vision.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading The uninterrupted expanse of that level landscape lent itself to her quick vision.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The uninterrupted expanse of that level landscape lent itself to her quick vision.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She moved to the window and looked out.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made out, clearly and instantaneously, a situation that set her trembling from head to foot.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
not in physical motion
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She moved to the window and looked out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The uninterrupted expanse of that level landscape lent itself to her quick vision.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one rapid moment she took it in and in another moment she was prepared for swift action.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She moved to the window and looked out.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In one rapid moment she took it in and in another moment she was prepared for swift action.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The uninterrupted expanse of that level landscape lent itself to her quick vision.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading In one rapid moment she took it in and in another moment she was prepared for swift action.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She made out, clearly and instantaneously, a situation that set her trembling from head to foot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She moved to the window and looked out.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She made out, clearly and instantaneously, a situation that set her trembling from head to foot.
moving very fast
From this reading In one rapid moment she took it in and in another moment she was prepared for swift action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The uninterrupted expanse of that level landscape lent itself to her quick vision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She moved to the window and looked out.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She moved to the window and looked out.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In one rapid moment she took it in and in another moment she was prepared for swift action.
a shaky motion
From this reading She made out, clearly and instantaneously, a situation that set her trembling from head to foot.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading The uninterrupted expanse of that level landscape lent itself to her quick vision.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The uninterrupted expanse of that level landscape lent itself to her quick vision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one rapid moment she took it in and in another moment she was prepared for swift action.
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 She moved to the window and looked out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading In a moment her hands clasped tightly the wooden sash and she leaned forward with motionless intensity.
