used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE MINUTES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had--that is--a request to make."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
of great significance or value
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I had--that is--a request to make."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
engage in
From this reading "I had--that is--a request to make."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE MINUTES.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE MINUTES.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
Peyton
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From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
express the need or desire for
From this reading "I had--that is--a request to make."
riding-boots
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From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
suppliantnoun
one praying humbly for something
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I had--that is--a request to make."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE MINUTES.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
a shaky motion
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The silence of her entrance was from her having, a few minutes earlier, exchanged her riding-boots for satin slippers.
at the time that
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was trembling violently, not from fear, but from that kind of agitation which often precedes the undertaking of a critical task, as when a suppliant awaits an important interview, or an actor assumes for the first time a new part.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I--I thank you for coming, madam," said Peyton, feeling the necessity of a prompt reply to her imperious look of inquiry, yet without a practicable idea in his head.
