used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading So absorbed had she been in other matters, that the question had not occurred to her before.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading VIRGINIE DECIDES Virginie looked up in quick alarm.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How did you get here?" she suddenly asked her friend.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So absorbed had she been in other matters, that the question had not occurred to her before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So absorbed had she been in other matters, that the question had not occurred to her before.
bell-boy
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From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
a youthful male person
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
Chet
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From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
DECIDESverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading VIRGINIE DECIDES Virginie looked up in quick alarm.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did you get here?" she suddenly asked her friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "How did you get here?" she suddenly asked her friend.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "How did you get here?" she suddenly asked her friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "How did you get here?" she suddenly asked her friend.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "How did you get here?" she suddenly asked her friend.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
How
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From this reading "How did you get here?" she suddenly asked her friend.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VIRGINIE DECIDES Virginie looked up in quick alarm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading VIRGINIE DECIDES Virginie looked up in quick alarm.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So absorbed had she been in other matters, that the question had not occurred to her before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So absorbed had she been in other matters, that the question had not occurred to her before.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading So absorbed had she been in other matters, that the question had not occurred to her before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So absorbed had she been in other matters, that the question had not occurred to her before.
Patricia
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From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading So absorbed had she been in other matters, that the question had not occurred to her before.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading VIRGINIE DECIDES Virginie looked up in quick alarm.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "How did you get here?" she suddenly asked her friend.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So absorbed had she been in other matters, that the question had not occurred to her before.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading VIRGINIE DECIDES Virginie looked up in quick alarm.
VIRGINIE
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From this reading VIRGINIE DECIDES Virginie looked up in quick alarm.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Patricia sketched to her in hurried whispers the history of the previous night and the assistance rendered by Chet, while the boy himself stood by uneasily, watching the house and the road.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is that?" she cried, in a low voice, and then, recognizing the bell-boy she had seen so often at the hotel, she gazed at Patricia in amazed surprise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How did you get here?" she suddenly asked her friend.
