used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Marteau!" exclaimed the woman in a surprise and dismay equal to that of the man she confronted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Her arm that held the pistol dropped weakly to her side.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
BED-CHAMBER
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From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading "Marteau!" exclaimed the woman in a surprise and dismay equal to that of the man she confronted.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading "Marteau!" exclaimed the woman in a surprise and dismay equal to that of the man she confronted.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Her arm that held the pistol dropped weakly to her side.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "Marteau!" exclaimed the woman in a surprise and dismay equal to that of the man she confronted.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Marteau!" exclaimed the woman in a surprise and dismay equal to that of the man she confronted.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
brought together in one place
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
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 next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Her arm that held the pistol dropped weakly to her side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her arm that held the pistol dropped weakly to her side.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
LAURE'S
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From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
Marteau
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From this reading "Marteau!" exclaimed the woman in a surprise and dismay equal to that of the man she confronted.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Her arm that held the pistol dropped weakly to her side.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Marteau!" exclaimed the woman in a surprise and dismay equal to that of the man she confronted.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Her arm that held the pistol dropped weakly to her side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Marteau!" exclaimed the woman in a surprise and dismay equal to that of the man she confronted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Marteau!" exclaimed the woman in a surprise and dismay equal to that of the man she confronted.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading The next instant his hand tore his hat from his head and he stood revealed in the full light of the candle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
weaklyadverbUS /ˈwiːkli/
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
From this reading Her arm that held the pistol dropped weakly to her side.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he did so his sodden cloak, which he had gathered closely around him, opened and fell.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN THE COUNTESS LAURE'S BED-CHAMBER That astonishment was so great when the man recognized the woman that he threw up his hands and stepped backward.
