used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the orange-colored cat preceded them and stepped daintily over the sill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The girl shrank back a little.
Barnes
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From this reading “Shall we follow her Highness?” whispered Barnes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the orange-colored cat preceded them and stepped daintily over the sill.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading But the orange-colored cat preceded them and stepped daintily over the sill.
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading But the orange-colored cat preceded them and stepped daintily over the sill.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
fairy-like
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From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Shall we follow her Highness?” whispered Barnes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
a young female
From this reading The girl shrank back a little.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Shall we follow her Highness?” whispered Barnes.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading “Shall we follow her Highness?” whispered Barnes.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The girl shrank back a little.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Van Patten paused.
not any; not one
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
orange-coloredadjective
having the color of ripe oranges
From this reading But the orange-colored cat preceded them and stepped daintily over the sill.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the orange-colored cat preceded them and stepped daintily over the sill.
PattennounUS /ˈpætən/
footwear usually with wooden soles
From this reading Miss Van Patten paused.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Miss Van Patten paused.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading But the orange-colored cat preceded them and stepped daintily over the sill.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Shall we follow her Highness?” whispered Barnes.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The girl shrank back a little.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading But the orange-colored cat preceded them and stepped daintily over the sill.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading But the orange-colored cat preceded them and stepped daintily over the sill.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the orange-colored cat preceded them and stepped daintily over the sill.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Miss Van Patten paused.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Shall we follow her Highness?” whispered Barnes.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Shall we follow her Highness?” whispered Barnes.
white-finished
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From this reading DREAMS OF THE OLD They had no sooner reached the head of the stairs than a second tinkle came rippling fairy-like the length of the white-finished hall from a room at the end facing the West.
