used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
dark-eyed
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From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
Doepkin
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DOEPKIN'S
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From this reading PROFESSOR DOEPKIN’S HEROISM.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
Emmett
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From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
any strong feeling
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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at or to or toward the front
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
a young female
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
HarlownounUS /ˈhɑːrloʊ/
United States film actress who made several films with Clark Gable (1911-1937)
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
HEROISMnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading PROFESSOR DOEPKIN’S HEROISM.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
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having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
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plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
immediately past
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading PROFESSOR DOEPKIN’S HEROISM.
with speed
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
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scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Professor Doepkin opened the door of the box, and paused, his heart throbbing in a fashion quite strange for a staid German devoted to scientific researches.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Emmett Harlow looked around, and, quickly advancing, drew him forward, presenting him to each of the ladies in turn, making Italy the last one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And he watched, with a keen, almost breathless, anxiety, the meeting between his German friend and his dark-eyed love.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was close enough to see that the man caught his breath, with a stifled gasp of emotion, before the beauty of the young girl.
