used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She tried to speak twice before the words came.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Mr. Courage," she said, "may I speak to you as a friend?"
Dennisford
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From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
DYINGadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Mr. Courage," she said, "may I speak to you as a friend?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Before she spoke, I knew that tragedy was in the room with me.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Courage," she said, "may I speak to you as a friend?"
neighborlyadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərli/
exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Before she spoke, I knew that tragedy was in the room with me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Courage," she said, "may I speak to you as a friend?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
sitting-room
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From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
express in speech
From this reading She tried to speak twice before the words came.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Before she spoke, I knew that tragedy was in the room with me.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before she spoke, I knew that tragedy was in the room with me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Before she spoke, I knew that tragedy was in the room with me.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to speak twice before the words came.
two times
From this reading She tried to speak twice before the words came.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
under normal conditions
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She had raised her veil; she was as pale as a woman may be, and her mouth, usually so firm and uncompromising, was now relaxed and tremulous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
which person or people
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before she spoke, I knew that tragedy was in the room with me.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She tried to speak twice before the words came.
a late time of life
From this reading A DYING MAN I had known Lady Dennisford for a good many years in a neighborly sort of way; but the woman who stood before me in the small sitting-room to which I had led her was a stranger to me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Courage," she said, "may I speak to you as a friend?"
