used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was seated at a table in the writing-room, and was in the act of sealing a letter.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She was seated at a table in the writing-room, and was in the act of sealing a letter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
(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 I summoned up all my pluck, however, and approached her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading I summoned up all my pluck, however, and approached her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked up as I entered, and, after a second's hesitation, bowed coldly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was seated at a table in the writing-room, and was in the act of sealing a letter.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading She looked up as I entered, and, after a second's hesitation, bowed coldly.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading She looked up as I entered, and, after a second's hesitation, bowed coldly.
well in the past; former
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She looked up as I entered, and, after a second's hesitation, bowed coldly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Good evening, Miss Van Hoyt!"
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good evening, Miss Van Hoyt!"
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading She looked up as I entered, and, after a second's hesitation, bowed coldly.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I summoned up all my pluck, however, and approached her.
Hoyt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good evening, Miss Van Hoyt!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was seated at a table in the writing-room, and was in the act of sealing a letter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She was seated at a table in the writing-room, and was in the act of sealing a letter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked up as I entered, and, after a second's hesitation, bowed coldly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Good evening, Miss Van Hoyt!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading I summoned up all my pluck, however, and approached her.
sealingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the act of treating something to make it repel water
From this reading She was seated at a table in the writing-room, and was in the act of sealing a letter.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She was seated at a table in the writing-room, and was in the act of sealing a letter.
second'snounUS /ˈsekəndz/
possessive form of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading She looked up as I entered, and, after a second's hesitation, bowed coldly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was seated at a table in the writing-room, and was in the act of sealing a letter.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading I summoned up all my pluck, however, and approached her.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She was seated at a table in the writing-room, and was in the act of sealing a letter.
TERRACEnounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading "Good evening, Miss Van Hoyt!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE TERRACE It was not until after my guests had departed, and I had almost given up hope, that I caught sight of her.
writing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was seated at a table in the writing-room, and was in the act of sealing a letter.
