used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
Abbé
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From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Claire moved guardedly after him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she crossed the closet her rapid eye searched it for the chrysalis of Mademoiselle de Granville.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
brocadedadjective
embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
chrysalisnounUS /ˈkrɪsəlɪs/
pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
From this reading As she crossed the closet her rapid eye searched it for the chrysalis of Mademoiselle de Granville.
Claire
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From this reading Claire moved guardedly after him.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
covetverbUS /ˈkʌvət/
wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
placed crosswise
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As she crossed the closet her rapid eye searched it for the chrysalis of Mademoiselle de Granville.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
the organ of sight
From this reading As she crossed the closet her rapid eye searched it for the chrysalis of Mademoiselle de Granville.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As she crossed the closet her rapid eye searched it for the chrysalis of Mademoiselle de Granville.
Granville
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From this reading As she crossed the closet her rapid eye searched it for the chrysalis of Mademoiselle de Granville.
guardedlyadverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪdli/
in a conservative manner
From this reading Claire moved guardedly after him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Claire moved guardedly after him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading As she crossed the closet her rapid eye searched it for the chrysalis of Mademoiselle de Granville.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Claire moved guardedly after him.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading As she crossed the closet her rapid eye searched it for the chrysalis of Mademoiselle de Granville.
only a very short time before
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading As she crossed the closet her rapid eye searched it for the chrysalis of Mademoiselle de Granville.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading She moved on behind Abbé de Granville as with masculine tread of foot he strode the length of the passage and opened a door leading out on the stairway.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The candle was already in the passage beyond, but distinct enough lay that brocaded figure prostrate on the floor beneath a crucifix, but the mask faced Claire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He crossed the closet and entered a long passage so narrow that two persons could scarcely walk abreast in it, nor did she covet the privilege of stepping it thus with her conductor.
