used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
Anastasia
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From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
Blandamer
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From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
put or send forth
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She spoke first.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
hesitatesverbUS /ˈhezəteɪts/
third-person singular of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
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 The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She spoke first.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She cast her eyes down to the ground; he looked full at her, looked at her from head to foot, and knew that his resolution was strong enough to carry to a conclusion the affair on which he had come.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "I am sorry my aunt is not at home," and kept her right hand on the edge of the open door, feeling grateful for any support.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
at the time that
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was rather that pause which a man makes who has undertaken a difficult business, and hesitates for a moment when it comes to the touch.
which person or people
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The pause that Lord Blandamer made was not due to surprise, for he knew quite well that it would be Anastasia who opened the door.
