used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
uttered without voice
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I was just passing out of a gate opposite when I heard you call.
without doubt or question
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
CLIFFORD
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From this reading CLIFFORD MEETS HIS IDOL.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
one or the other of two
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "I was just passing out of a gate opposite when I heard you call.
a man of refinement
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I was just passing out of a gate opposite when I heard you call.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CLIFFORD MEETS HIS IDOL.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
IDOLnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading CLIFFORD MEETS HIS IDOL.
illy
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From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
and nothing more
From this reading "I was just passing out of a gate opposite when I heard you call.
set afire or burning
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading CLIFFORD MEETS HIS IDOL.
become covered with mist
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
modulatedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːdʒjuːleɪtɪd/
changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
opportunelyadverb
at an opportune time
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "I was just passing out of a gate opposite when I heard you call.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I was just passing out of a gate opposite when I heard you call.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "I was just passing out of a gate opposite when I heard you call.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
self-assuredadjective
showing poise and confidence in your own worth
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
tremulouslyadverbUS /ˈtremjələsli/
in a tremulous manner
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I am very glad that I happened to be near," the gentleman replied in a rich, deep but pleasantly modulated voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
at the time that
From this reading "I was just passing out of a gate opposite when I heard you call.
which person or people
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night was so dark, the mist so heavy and the street so illy lighted that Mollie could not clearly see either of her companions; but as she turned to the stranger who had appeared upon the scene so opportunely, a feeling of perfect confidence took possession of her, for his dignified and self-assured bearing inspired her with a sense of absolute security.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, thank you! thank you!" she breathed gratefully though tremulously, as she involuntarily drew nearer to him.
