used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
Audrey
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From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
divisible by two
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He naturally refused to reply to her questions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
importunities
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From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
a particular point in time
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
as might be expected
From this reading He naturally refused to reply to her questions.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He naturally refused to reply to her questions.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He naturally refused to reply to her questions.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He naturally refused to reply to her questions.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
do one's shopping
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
hard to endure
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The tragic and unexpected news of the murder shattered her nerves for the moment; but after the first shock of surprise she pushed her way hastily through the crowd, fully bent upon discovering exactly what had happened.
at the time that
From this reading Notwithstanding her delicate looks, Audrey possessed a strong spirit, fully capable of controlling emotions, even when markedly powerful.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
which person or people
From this reading To his importunities she turned a deaf ear, and addressed herself anxiously to the officer who guarded the door of the Turkish Shop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
but in spite of that
From this reading Ralph, not yet thoroughly acquainted with her self-control under trying circumstances, followed immediately behind, urging her in whispers to go home and wait developments.
