used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
make calm or still
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading CONVERSATION ON THE PORCH.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sir William raised his eyes and met the fixed gaze of his wife.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Sir William raised his eyes and met the fixed gaze of his wife.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
a long fixed look
From this reading Sir William raised his eyes and met the fixed gaze of his wife.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
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 His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir William raised his eyes and met the fixed gaze of his wife.
intense and profound fear
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Sir William raised his eyes and met the fixed gaze of his wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONVERSATION ON THE PORCH.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
Phipps
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From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading CONVERSATION ON THE PORCH.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Sir William raised his eyes and met the fixed gaze of his wife.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir William raised his eyes and met the fixed gaze of his wife.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONVERSATION ON THE PORCH.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Then she as suddenly drew back, leaned against the wall for support, and looked full in her husband's face, outwardly still and calm from the very agitation of her feelings.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
a Caucasian
From this reading His perplexed glance wandered to the bending form clasped to his bosom, the white hands folded upon his shoulder, and the head, with its weight of dimly revealed hair, lying against his heart.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Sir William raised his eyes and met the fixed gaze of his wife.
William
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From this reading Sir William raised his eyes and met the fixed gaze of his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the opening door revealed that unexpected scene, Lady Phipps started forward with a smothered exclamation, half surprise, half horror.
