used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
gotten under control
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
a female human offspring
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
fun-loving
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From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
IgnatiusnounUS /ˌɪɡˈneɪʃəs/
bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
joltnounUS /dʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
not able to be found
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally Vera took a stroll.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
quailed
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From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
express in words
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
express in speech
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Occasionally Vera took a stroll.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that day Father Ignatius ceased to speak to his daughter, but she seemed not to notice it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Occasionally Vera took a stroll.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
Vera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Occasionally Vera took a stroll.
a vivid mental image
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading And, crushed between these two silent people, the jolly, fun-loving wife of the priest quailed and seemed lost, not knowing what to say or do.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading As before, she lay in her room, or walked about, continually with the palms of her hands wiping her eyes, as if they contained some irritating foreign substance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She burst into tears, and, as her vision grew dim, her foot, missing a step, would descend with a sudden jolt, as if she were eager to fall into some abyss which waited below.
