used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
the state of being absent
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The smile became deeper, and a shade more tender, as a young girl came into the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The smile became deeper, and a shade more tender, as a young girl came into the room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He seemed to be somewhat easier in his mind now, for the smile had come back to his lips.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The smile became deeper, and a shade more tender, as a young girl came into the room.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He seemed to be somewhat easier in his mind now, for the smile had come back to his lips.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The smile became deeper, and a shade more tender, as a young girl came into the room.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
put on clothes
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He seemed to be somewhat easier in his mind now, for the smile had come back to his lips.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
a young female
From this reading The smile became deeper, and a shade more tender, as a young girl came into the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He seemed to be somewhat easier in his mind now, for the smile had come back to his lips.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seemed to be somewhat easier in his mind now, for the smile had come back to his lips.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The smile became deeper, and a shade more tender, as a young girl came into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
and nothing more
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He seemed to be somewhat easier in his mind now, for the smile had come back to his lips.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He seemed to be somewhat easier in his mind now, for the smile had come back to his lips.
a particular point in time
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
a brief written record
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
Ravenspur
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From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The smile became deeper, and a shade more tender, as a young girl came into the room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to be somewhat easier in his mind now, for the smile had come back to his lips.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The smile became deeper, and a shade more tender, as a young girl came into the room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
move stealthily
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He seemed to be somewhat easier in his mind now, for the smile had come back to his lips.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He seemed to be somewhat easier in his mind now, for the smile had come back to his lips.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
in a swift manner
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The smile became deeper, and a shade more tender, as a young girl came into the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
in or at the place that
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He went swiftly away to the library, where he hastily dashed off a note, which he handed over to a servant to be delivered immediately.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had evidently just returned from some social function, for she was in evening dress, with a light silken cloud thrown over her fair hair.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The conversation became more general now, so that it was possible a moment later for Ravenspur to slip out of the studio without his absence being observed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The smile became deeper, and a shade more tender, as a young girl came into the room.
