used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
move towards
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Back!" she said imperiously to the young nobleman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could say no more.
Canoness
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From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
chalknounUS /tʃɔːk/
A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could say no more.
deep-red
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From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
divisible by two
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he could say no more.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
ill-treatedadjective
subjected to cruel treatment
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
imperiouslyadverb
in an imperious manner
From this reading "Back!" she said imperiously to the young nobleman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
marrownounUS /ˈmeroʊ/
the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he could say no more.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
not any; not one
From this reading But he could say no more.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading "Back!" she said imperiously to the young nobleman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
compacted by ironing
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Back!" she said imperiously to the young nobleman.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
express in words
From this reading But he could say no more.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Back!" she said imperiously to the young nobleman.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
stammerverbUS /ˈstæmər/
speak haltingly
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
unmeaningadjective
without meaning
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
communicated in words
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
vouchsafing
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From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Canoness, whose approach had been unnoticed, suddenly stood between the furious men with her tall figure drawn up to its full height.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, without vouchsafing him even a glance, she went up to the ill-treated stranger, seized the hand hanging loosely down, on which a deep-red mark was visible, and stooping, pressed a hasty kiss upon it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was only one word, but uttered in a tone that must have pierced to the very marrow of his bones, for I saw him turn as white as chalk, stammer a few unmeaning words, and draw his head between his shoulders.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Back!" she said imperiously to the young nobleman.
