adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
(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 that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Steingall left her standing on the upholstered back of the car, with her hands clutching the top of the gate.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Steingall left her standing on the upholstered back of the car, with her hands clutching the top of the gate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading She did not descend immediately.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not descend immediately.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Steingall left her standing on the upholstered back of the car, with her hands clutching the top of the gate.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She did not descend immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Steingall left her standing on the upholstered back of the car, with her hands clutching the top of the gate.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
a female domestic
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not descend immediately.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Steingall left her standing on the upholstered back of the car, with her hands clutching the top of the gate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
Polly
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From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not descend immediately.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
having a supporting base
From this reading Steingall left her standing on the upholstered back of the car, with her hands clutching the top of the gate.
Steingall
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From this reading Steingall left her standing on the upholstered back of the car, with her hands clutching the top of the gate.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Steingall left her standing on the upholstered back of the car, with her hands clutching the top of the gate.
unlockingverbUS /ənˈlɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “unlock” — open the lock of
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
upholsteredverbUS /əˈpoʊlstərd/
past form of “upholster” — provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers
From this reading Steingall left her standing on the upholstered back of the car, with her hands clutching the top of the gate.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In that position she could best hear approaching footsteps, as she could follow the running of the detective nearly all the way to the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Steingall left her standing on the upholstered back of the car, with her hands clutching the top of the gate.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading IN FULL CRY Polly, the maid from the inn, waiting breathlessly intent in the car outside the gate, listened for sounds which should guide her as to the progress of events within.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Great was her surprise, therefore, to find some one unlocking the gate without receiving any preliminary warning of his advent.
