used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a burly, powerful man and lifted her almost from the ground.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was a burly, powerful man and lifted her almost from the ground.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading He was a burly, powerful man and lifted her almost from the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
EssennounUS /ˈesən/
a city in western Germany; industrial center of the Ruhr
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a burly, powerful man and lifted her almost from the ground.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
a young female
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He was a burly, powerful man and lifted her almost from the ground.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a burly, powerful man and lifted her almost from the ground.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
Hildegarde's
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From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
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 She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
held up in the air
From this reading He was a burly, powerful man and lifted her almost from the ground.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
engage in
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a burly, powerful man and lifted her almost from the ground.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
not any; not one
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading He was a burly, powerful man and lifted her almost from the ground.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
undignifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
lacking dignity
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
precisely as stated
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
von
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From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As the door of the hangar closed behind them Herman von Essen seized Hildegarde's arm roughly and propelled her toward his waiting limousine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a burly, powerful man and lifted her almost from the ground.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
a Caucasian
From this reading Hildegarde's cheeks were white, but her eyes, half closed, were cold light flashed in reflection from steel; she bit her lip to restrain a cry of pain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She presented a spectacle similar to that of a naughty little girl being led by the ear; she trotted along on tiptoe with a consciousness that she offered a most undignified spectacle.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading People fail to reckon with the sense of dignity of the young; it is very strong, and there is no surer way to kindle their fury than to make them appear undignified.
