used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her large brown eyes, normally hard and imperious, were strangely softened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her large brown eyes, normally hard and imperious, were strangely softened.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
the act of departing
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
coins made of gold
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Her large brown eyes, normally hard and imperious, were strangely softened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading Her large brown eyes, normally hard and imperious, were strangely softened.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her large brown eyes, normally hard and imperious, were strangely softened.
locketnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪt/
a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Her large brown eyes, normally hard and imperious, were strangely softened.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
oil-painting
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From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
with speed
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
sitting-room
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From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Her large brown eyes, normally hard and imperious, were strangely softened.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
in a strange manner
From this reading Her large brown eyes, normally hard and imperious, were strangely softened.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
suit-case
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From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She opened the locket that hung by a gold chain from her neck, looked at its contents, and sighed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Finally, going quickly into the bedroom, she took from a suit-case a framed oil-painting, and returning with it to the sitting-room, placed it on a chair, and stepped back, gazing at it hungrily.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She sat down, picked up a novel, dropped it, and, rising, resumed her patrol.
look attentively
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her large brown eyes, normally hard and imperious, were strangely softened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The clock striking, she compared it with her watch, which she had consulted two minutes before.
