afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lamps were lit and the curtains drawn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you see William?" he asked her shortly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was standing by the fireplace, and still wore her cloak over her evening gown.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading She was standing by the fireplace, and still wore her cloak over her evening gown.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The lamps were lit and the curtains drawn.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you see William?" he asked her shortly.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The lamps were lit and the curtains drawn.
Eldridge
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From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She was standing by the fireplace, and still wore her cloak over her evening gown.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading She was standing by the fireplace, and still wore her cloak over her evening gown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She was standing by the fireplace, and still wore her cloak over her evening gown.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The lamps were lit and the curtains drawn.
provided with artificial light
From this reading The lamps were lit and the curtains drawn.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was standing by the fireplace, and still wore her cloak over her evening gown.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Did you see William?" he asked her shortly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
for a short time
From this reading "Did you see William?" he asked her shortly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
having a supporting base
From this reading She was standing by the fireplace, and still wore her cloak over her evening gown.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was standing by the fireplace, and still wore her cloak over her evening gown.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lamps were lit and the curtains drawn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
under normal conditions
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lamps were lit and the curtains drawn.
in or at the place that
From this reading CRISIS Mrs. Eldridge was waiting for her husband in his room, where he usually sat for an hour or so after she had gone to bed.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did you see William?" he asked her shortly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She was standing by the fireplace, and still wore her cloak over her evening gown.
a late time of life
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you see William?" he asked her shortly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She looked amazingly young for her years as she stood there in her graceful evening guise, with an expression of almost childish alarm in her eyes, looking up at him expectantly.
