used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
anew
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In either case, the danger to her brother seemed great.
the act of burning something
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
make calm or still
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In either case, the danger to her brother seemed great.
Chad'snounUS /tʃædz/
possessive form of “chad” — a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
collectedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In either case, the danger to her brother seemed great.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
Dermot
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From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
one or the other of two
From this reading In either case, the danger to her brother seemed great.
expulsionnounUS /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/
the act of forcing out someone or something
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In either case, the danger to her brother seemed great.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
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 lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
Honor'snounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
possessive form of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
for more time
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
RashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In either case, the danger to her brother seemed great.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
St
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From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
not in physical motion
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
carry out
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before nine o'clock to-morrow morning she must again face Miss Maitland, and take her choice between betraying Dermot and her expulsion from St. Chad's.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading She lay still in bed, pressing her hand to her burning head, to try to calm the throbbing in her temples and allow herself to think collectedly.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
precisely as stated
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Rash Step Honor's sleep was undoubtedly of a very pretended description.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She must decide upon what course she meant to take, for matters could not go on thus any longer.
