used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was very dark.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
the act of departing
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
a long fixed look
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
gondolanounUS /ˈɡɑːndələ/
a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very dark.
Jill
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From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
Jill's
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From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
LOOMverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
Marin
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From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading For a moment, as John helped Jill into the gondola, she could distinguish their separate figures; but then, the deep shadow beneath the hood enveloped them and hid them from her gaze.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very dark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very dark.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
at the time that
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE END OF THE LOOM When the little door had closed behind them, the old lady stood with head inclined, listening to the sound of their footsteps.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Then, creeping to the high window that looked over the _Rio Marin_,--that same window at which, nearly a year before, she had stood with her husband watching Jill’s departure--she pressed her face against the glass, straining her eyes to see them to the end.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet still she stayed there; still she peered out over the water as, with that graceful sweeping of the oar, they swung round and swayed forward into the mystery of the shadow beyond.
