used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
avowals
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From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "She would be delighted if you would come to see her."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE VEIL.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "She would be delighted if you would come to see her."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
greatly pleased
From this reading "She would be delighted if you would come to see her."
feelings of ardent love
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
put on clothes
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
Emily
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From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
divisible by two
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "My mother has your flowers," said Shagarach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My mother has your flowers," said Shagarach.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "She would be delighted if you would come to see her."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "She would be delighted if you would come to see her."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "My mother has your flowers," said Shagarach.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My mother has your flowers," said Shagarach.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My mother has your flowers," said Shagarach.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "She would be delighted if you would come to see her."
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
Shagarach
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From this reading "My mother has your flowers," said Shagarach.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She would be delighted if you would come to see her."
sidledverbUS /ˈsaɪdəld/
past form of “sidle” — move unobtrusively or furtively
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE VEIL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "She would be delighted if you would come to see her."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading BEHIND THE VEIL.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in response to this invitation that Emily had selected an appropriate dress from her modest wardrobe and kissed her mother good-by for the evening.
at the time that
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "She would be delighted if you would come to see her."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She would be delighted if you would come to see her."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was at first not a little alarmed when a young man sidled up to her from behind and began uttering incoherent avowals of devotion, which not even her chilling glance and hastened step could check.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My mother has your flowers," said Shagarach.
