used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
Agatha
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From this reading Agatha remained quite still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
make calm or still
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Truly, "courage mounteth with occasion."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
Darkham
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From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
divisible by two
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
mounteth
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From this reading Truly, "courage mounteth with occasion."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
not any; not one
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Truly, "courage mounteth with occasion."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
in the near future
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Agatha remained quite still.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Agatha remained quite still.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
not in physical motion
From this reading Agatha remained quite still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
carry out
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly, "courage mounteth with occasion."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Darkham let her go instinctively, but he still stood facing her, and through the deepening of the night she felt that his eyes were on her.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Her heart was beating wildly, but she showed no outward sign of fear, and it was too dark now for him to see that her face was as white a death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take away your hand," she said, presently, in a tone that startled even herself, it was so calm, and with a touch of dignity in it not to be withstood.
