used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
CINDERELLAnounUS /ˌsɪndərˈelə/
a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
disobediencenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
the failure to obey
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
else
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From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
ForgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
a long fixed look
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
Kearn
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From this reading "Kearn!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
engage in
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
Murdaugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
not any; not one
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
and nothing more
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
SLIPPERnounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
wistfulnessnounUS /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/
a sadly pensive longing
From this reading He took her hands in his, but released them after the merest touch, and in the hungry wistfulness of his gaze there was no answering gladness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SLIPPER OF CINDERELLA Forgetting for a moment all else but the joy of his presence, she held out both hands with a glad little cry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have deliberately followed you here, but it is only that I may put you in possession of certain facts which are of moment to you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss Murdaugh, I have an explanation to make for my disobedience of your injunction," he said stiffly.
