used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
Berstoun's
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From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Outside the door he paused, looking now like the expectant watcher on the platform.
drawing-room
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From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
Ellen
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From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
divisible by two
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Outside the door he paused, looking now like the expectant watcher on the platform.
expletivesnounUS /ˈeksplətɪvz/
plural of “expletive” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
FaintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Outside the door he paused, looking now like the expectant watcher on the platform.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Outside the door he paused, looking now like the expectant watcher on the platform.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Outside the door he paused, looking now like the expectant watcher on the platform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Outside the door he paused, looking now like the expectant watcher on the platform.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the door he paused, looking now like the expectant watcher on the platform.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Outside the door he paused, looking now like the expectant watcher on the platform.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Outside the door he paused, looking now like the expectant watcher on the platform.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Frank strode hurriedly across the hall, flung into the library, and there relieved his feelings by a few crisp expletives.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
on a floor above
From this reading He turned up the light, adjusted his tie and smoothed his hair before the mirror over the mantelpiece, and ran upstairs to the drawing-room.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
watchernounUS /ˈwɑːtʃər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Outside the door he paused, looking now like the expectant watcher on the platform.
at the time that
From this reading Faintly he heard Ellen Berstoun's voice, and the same look came into his eyes as when he caught the distant roaring of the train.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Gloom succeeded anger, but after a few minutes youth began to prevail even over these high emotions.
