fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
(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 In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She approached the cupboard door and opened it.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading She approached the cupboard door and opened it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading She approached the cupboard door and opened it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She approached the cupboard door and opened it.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
set up or found
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She approached the cupboard door and opened it.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
the force of workers available
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She approached the cupboard door and opened it.
Peggy
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From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
Rosencrantz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rosencrantz and his companions could neither see into the cupboard nor observe the look of intense alarm that came into the girl’s face, the moment she found herself confronted by Jimmy Burke.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
a special situation
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
in the direction of
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
in or at the place that
From this reading Fortunately, the hinges were towards the centre of the room, where the three men stood together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peggy Wade was an American--which is the same thing as saying that she was possessed of considerable presence of mind.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the climax that now took place, she might easily have lost her head, instead of which she did all that was within her power to avert calamity.
