used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A breath of cold air rose from below.
anew
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A breath of cold air rose from below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
a youthful male person
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A breath of cold air rose from below.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
CLYTAEMNESTRA
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From this reading CLYTAEMNESTRA.
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 A breath of cold air rose from below.
placed crosswise
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
take in liquids
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A breath of cold air rose from below.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
a particular point in time
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A breath of cold air rose from below.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
railedverbUS /reɪld/
past form of “rail” — complain bitterly
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A breath of cold air rose from below.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
sidelongadjective
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
a person, without saying who
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
moving very fast
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
Vidoche
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A harsh voice--a voice he knew--cursed someone or something in the hall, a heavy step came stumbling up the stairs, and in a moment M. de Vidoche, followed by a sleepy servant, pushed his way through the curtains.
at the time that
From this reading She had barely disappeared when the boy, listening eagerly, heard the great door below flung open, and instinctively sank down again.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was flushed with drink, yet he was not drunk, for as he crossed the floor he shot a swift sidelong glance at his wife's door--a glance of dark meaning; and, though he railed savagely at the servant for letting the fire go out, he had the air of listening while he spoke, and swore, to show himself at ease.
