used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading XXXIII IN FELLER'S PLACE What am I?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What have I done?
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
FELLER'S
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From this reading XXXIII IN FELLER'S PLACE What am I?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What have I done?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading XXXIII IN FELLER'S PLACE What am I?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XXXIII IN FELLER'S PLACE What am I?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
a course of conduct
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading XXXIII IN FELLER'S PLACE What am I?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he stood for a time getting a grip on his own emotions before he went into the house.
Westerling
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From this reading Westerling watched her sharply, passing along the path of the second terrace, pacing slowly, head bent, until she was out of sight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading XXXIII IN FELLER'S PLACE What am I?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without further formality she started across the lawn to the terrace steps.
XXXIIIadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading XXXIII IN FELLER'S PLACE What am I?
