used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
didn't
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From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Now to find the singer.”
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
the act of departing
From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
isn't
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From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
Katherine
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From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
engage in
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now to find the singer.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading Now to find the singer.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
transomnounUS /ˈtrænsəm/
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well anyhow, he isn’t going to trouble me, and that’s some comfort.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Katherine did not know whether she was more astonished or relieved at the sudden flight of the man on the stairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was an open transom over the door before which Katherine stood and she perceived that the voice came through this.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “I suppose I do look pretty wild,” she reflected, “but I didn’t suppose my appearance was enough to make a man run on sight.
