used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
move towards
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Your mother and sister are in health and safety, and send kind greetings to you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading The door was cautiously opened and a soldier in the Lichtenstein uniform hesitatingly entered.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was cautiously opened and a soldier in the Lichtenstein uniform hesitatingly entered.
Dorn
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From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The door was cautiously opened and a soldier in the Lichtenstein uniform hesitatingly entered.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Your mother and sister are in health and safety, and send kind greetings to you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Your mother and sister are in health and safety, and send kind greetings to you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
hesitatinglyadverb
with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
From this reading The door was cautiously opened and a soldier in the Lichtenstein uniform hesitatingly entered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
how
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From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The door was cautiously opened and a soldier in the Lichtenstein uniform hesitatingly entered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
Katharine
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From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Your mother and sister are in health and safety, and send kind greetings to you.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
LichtensteinnounUS /ˈlɪktənstiːn/
United States painter who was a leading exponent of pop art (1923-1997)
From this reading The door was cautiously opened and a soldier in the Lichtenstein uniform hesitatingly entered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Your mother and sister are in health and safety, and send kind greetings to you.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door was cautiously opened and a soldier in the Lichtenstein uniform hesitatingly entered.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Your mother and sister are in health and safety, and send kind greetings to you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Your mother and sister are in health and safety, and send kind greetings to you.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Your mother and sister are in health and safety, and send kind greetings to you.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
smuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌɡəld/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The door was cautiously opened and a soldier in the Lichtenstein uniform hesitatingly entered.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
Ulrich
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From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The door was cautiously opened and a soldier in the Lichtenstein uniform hesitatingly entered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading 'Do not be alarmed,' whispered he, as they shrunk from his approach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some days later, Katharine was sitting with her children at the close of day and exerting herself to read by the fading twilight a letter of consolation which her imprisoned husband had thrown to little Ulrich.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I am Dorn, and have smuggled myself into the house in this disguise, that I might bring you consolation and see for myself how you were situated.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your mother and sister are in health and safety, and send kind greetings to you.
