used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
Alteroni
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From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
Blackfriars
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From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
denotesverbUS /dɪˈnoʊts/
third-person singular of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
being one more than ten
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
a young female
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
a quick look
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
come into possession of
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
sylph-like
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From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
threadedadjectiveUS /ˈθredɪd/
(of bolts or screws) having screw threads
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
unassumingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the opposite direction advanced a young man of tall and handsome appearance, neatly dressed, and with a shade of melancholy upon his countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
which person or people
From this reading She looked neither to the right nor to the left: her pace was somewhat rapid, as if she were anxious to arrive at her destination:--and though there was something timid in her manner as she threaded her way along the crowded thoroughfare, few who passed her could help turning round to obtain another glimpse of the sylph-like form of that unassuming girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was dressed plainly, but with that exquisite taste which denotes a polished mind, and is in itself an aristocracy of sentiment.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Ten days after the arrest of Count Alteroni, a young lady was proceeding, at about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, down the Blackfriars Road.
