used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
buckleverbUS /ˈbʌkəl/
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
put or send forth
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
placed crosswise
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
Cæsar
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From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
put on clothes
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
temporary military shelter
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
ichcha
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From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
a message received and understood
From this reading INFORMATION.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
mildnessnoun
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
done under pressure
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
a state of acute pain
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
carry out
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
Trangoil-Lanec
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From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading As soon as this woman opened the door, Cæsar rushed so violently into the interior of the hut that he almost knocked her down in his passage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
at the time that
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
in or at the place that
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This woman had in her countenance a marked expression of mildness, mixed with a melancholy cast; she appeared to be suffering pain.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When Valentine and Trangoil-Lanec gained the front of the hut, the door was opened, and a woman presented herself.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Her dress, entirely composed of blue cloth, consisted of a tunic which fell to her feet, but was very narrow, which makes the women of that country take short steps; a short mantle, called an ichcha, covered her shoulders and was crossed upon her breast, where it was drawn together by means of a silver buckle.
