used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
at or in the front
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
travel across or pass over
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
increase twofold
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh!" she exclaimed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
Florence'snounUS /ˈflɔːrənsɪz/
possessive form of “florence” — a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
a quick look
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
Here's
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From this reading "Here's where I solve a mystery."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Here's where I solve a mystery."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
and nothing more
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
the act of departing
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Here's where I solve a mystery."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" she exclaimed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
retrieveverbUS /rɪˈtriːv/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading "Here's where I solve a mystery."
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
precisely as stated
From this reading Florence's opportunity for following her surprising double came sooner than she expected; that very evening, in fact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
at the time that
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Here's where I solve a mystery."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was just leaving by a side door when, ahead of her in the throng, she caught a glimpse of that splendid cross fox which her double had insisted on her wearing the day before.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had quit work at the regular time, had donned hat and coat, had gone to the checking room to retrieve her Christmas bag.
