used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
the state of being absent
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
in addition
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was wide open, and the occupier was still sobbing by the open window.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What is the matter?" cried Dora, hurrying forward.
without deviation
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
Dora
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From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
Dr
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From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
Edermont
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From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
Edermont's
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From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "What is the matter?" cried Dora, hurrying forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
brought together in one place
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading "What is the matter?" cried Dora, hurrying forward.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter?" cried Dora, hurrying forward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
Joad
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From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
occupiernounUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪər/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading It was wide open, and the occupier was still sobbing by the open window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was wide open, and the occupier was still sobbing by the open window.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
a human being
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading It was wide open, and the occupier was still sobbing by the open window.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was wide open, and the occupier was still sobbing by the open window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
on a floor above
From this reading After a pause of astonishment at the inexplicable flight of her lover, Dora ran upstairs to the room of Mr. Edermont.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was imperative that she should learn the truth of this disturbance, and, in the absence of Dr. Scott, her guardian was the proper person to explain the matter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the matter?" cried Dora, hurrying forward.
which person or people
From this reading Had Dora glanced back at Joad, who followed closely, she might have gathered from his malignant expression that he was likely also to afford an explanation; but in her anxiety she went directly to the door of Mr. Edermont's bedroom.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was wide open, and the occupier was still sobbing by the open window.
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 It was wide open, and the occupier was still sobbing by the open window.
