used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
abidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
artificialities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
a special loved one
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. St. John sat down, and leaned his head upon his hand.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
glossnounUS /ɡlɔːs/
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. St. John sat down, and leaned his head upon his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. St. John sat down, and leaned his head upon his hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Mr. St. John sat down, and leaned his head upon his hand.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
engage in
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
by chance
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
REPENTANCEnounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading UNAVAILING REPENTANCE.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. St. John sat down, and leaned his head upon his hand.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
not in physical motion
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
UNAVAILINGadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading UNAVAILING REPENTANCE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. St. John sat down, and leaned his head upon his hand.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a shock like this, he could not make believe not to feel it, or to gloss it over; indeed he was an independent man at all times, utterly refusing to give in to the false artificialities of society.
well-behavedadjective
(usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went downstairs with the crowd--all silent and well-behaved, but still a crowd--and then Rose drew him into the small snug room that had been her abiding place and Mary's for the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Rose Darling struggled out of the room with Mr. St. John: not caring to remain in it, possibly, without his sheltering presence.
