used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT Eleanor tiptoed over to the bed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
Annette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
in a state of sleep
From this reading At last Cynthia had dropped asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Cynthia had dropped asleep.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT Eleanor tiptoed over to the bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT Eleanor tiptoed over to the bed.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading At last Cynthia had dropped asleep.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading At last Cynthia had dropped asleep.
Eleanor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT Eleanor tiptoed over to the bed.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
set up or found
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last Cynthia had dropped asleep.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT Eleanor tiptoed over to the bed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
immediately past
From this reading At last Cynthia had dropped asleep.
a female domestic
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT Eleanor tiptoed over to the bed.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT Eleanor tiptoed over to the bed.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT Eleanor tiptoed over to the bed.
tiptoedverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊd/
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT Eleanor tiptoed over to the bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT Eleanor tiptoed over to the bed.
hard to endure
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
in or at the place that
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
which person or people
From this reading Dr. Marsh, who fortunately resided next door but one, had been sent for, and, on his arrival in hot haste, Cynthia had been revived and carried to her room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cynthia had shown a sudden aversion to having Annette about, so Eleanor had sent the maid to bed, and since ten o'clock had been sitting with Cynthia, trying to quiet her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It seemed hours since Lane's call for help had taken her into the drawing-room, where she found Cynthia stretched upon the floor and the young officer bending frantically over her.
