used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
emotionallyadverbUS /ɪˈmoʊʃnəli/
in an emotional manner
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Then the figures which were Gertie and her brother had exchanged some words.
executionernounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənər/
an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then the figures which were Gertie and her brother had exchanged some words.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
Gertie
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From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
ironing-board
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From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
Nora
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From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
on one occasion
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
pea-jacket
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From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then the figures which were Gertie and her brother had exchanged some words.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
having a supporting base
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the figures which were Gertie and her brother had exchanged some words.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had been obliged to press her handkerchief to her mouth to hide the crooked smile that the thought: '_he_ is the executioner,' had brought to her lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
TrotternounUS /ˈtrɑːtər/
foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading She saw Gertie, erect and stern in her big chair; she saw herself, standing behind the ironing-board, as if at a Bar of Justice, her hands resting loosely upon it; and she saw the door open to admit her brother, followed by Taylor and Trotter; noted that the former had discarded the familiar overalls and was wearing a sort of pea-jacket with a fur collar, and that her brother's face was once more sad and a little stern.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then the figures which were Gertie and her brother had exchanged some words.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nora could never after think of what followed with any feeling of reality so far as her personal participation in the scene was concerned.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was like watching a play in which one is interested, without being in any degree emotionally stirred.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Then the figures which were Gertie and her brother had exchanged some words.
