used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUARREL.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
in addition
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
clothing in general
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
drawing-room
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From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
easelnounUS /ˈiːzəl/
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
Florimel
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From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
intermediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiɪt/
lying between two extremes in time or space or state
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
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 From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
Lenorme
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From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
Lenorme's
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From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
Malcolm
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From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
come together
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
mothnounUS /mɔːθ/
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
and nothing more
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
go across or through
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
an angry dispute
From this reading A QUARREL.
cut with a saw
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
with low volume
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
that is looked for
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
soundlessadjective
marked by absence of sound
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
precisely as stated
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
accept gladly
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
at the time that
From this reading When the door opened and Florimel glided in, the painter sprang to his feet to welcome her, and she flew softly, soundless as a moth, into his arms; for the study being large and full of things, she was not aware of the presence of Malcolm.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
which person or people
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
belonging to which person
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor was it hard to find, for near where he stood was a door opening into a small intermediate chamber, communicating with the drawing-room, and by it he fled, intending to pass through to Lenorme’s bedroom, and change his clothes.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading From behind a picture on an easel, he saw them meet, but shrinking from being an open witness to their secret, and also from being discovered in his father’s clothes by the sister who knew him only as a servant, he instantly sought escape.
the words that are spoken
From this reading With noiseless stride he hurried away, but could not help hearing a few passionate words that escaped his sister’s lips before Lenorme could warn her that they were not alone--words which, it seemed to him, could come only from a heart whose very pulse was devotion.
