aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As she approached she saw him catch her eye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she approached she saw him catch her eye.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As she approached she saw him catch her eye.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
Cresslers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
placed crosswise
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
the organ of sight
From this reading As she approached she saw him catch her eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
a young female
From this reading Why should this girl speak to him?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As she approached she saw him catch her eye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
Jadwin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
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 No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
cut with a saw
From this reading As she approached she saw him catch her eye.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should this girl speak to him?
express in speech
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Then, abruptly drawing her cape about her, she crossed the vestibule and came up to Jadwin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
which person or people
From this reading No doubt he knew nothing of this other party who were to join the Cresslers in the vestibule.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should this girl speak to him?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then, as he appeared to understand that this young woman was about to speak to him, she noticed an expression of suspicion, almost of distrust, come into his face.
