used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
Chaperon's
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From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Both charming faces were flushed, and it was evident that something exciting had happened.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
don't
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From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Both charming faces were flushed, and it was evident that something exciting had happened.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Both charming faces were flushed, and it was evident that something exciting had happened.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Both charming faces were flushed, and it was evident that something exciting had happened.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Both charming faces were flushed, and it was evident that something exciting had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But whatever it was, nobody was the worse for it.
a man of refinement
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
half-past
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From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Both charming faces were flushed, and it was evident that something exciting had happened.
only a very short time before
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
I'll
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From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both charming faces were flushed, and it was evident that something exciting had happened.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
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 "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
staying power
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
not any; not one
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
no person; not anyone
From this reading But whatever it was, nobody was the worse for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
done under pressure
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Both charming faces were flushed, and it was evident that something exciting had happened.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
not in physical motion
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both charming faces were flushed, and it was evident that something exciting had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
Tibe
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From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
upsettingadjectiveUS /əpˈsetɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both charming faces were flushed, and it was evident that something exciting had happened.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
(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 We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But whatever it was, nobody was the worse for it.
at the time that
From this reading We soothed the Chaperon's fears as well as we could; but when half-past ten came, and there were still no signs of the missing ones, we both began to be troubled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Tibe flew to his mistress, knocking down a child, and almost upsetting an old gentleman by darting unexpectedly between his legs, while the girls rushed into explanations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "If they don't appear in ten minutes, I'll drive slowly in the direction by which they should return," I said; but the words had hardly left my lips when the girls walked into the hall, with Tibe.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But whatever it was, nobody was the worse for it.
