used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
Audrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
BARRIERnounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She stopped unwillingly, her hand fidgeting ineffectually to be free.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
fidgetingverbUS /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading She stopped unwillingly, her hand fidgeting ineffectually to be free.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She stopped unwillingly, her hand fidgeting ineffectually to be free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
hold firmly
From this reading He rose, still holding it in a quiet, strong grasp.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "Just a moment, Audrey!" he said gravely.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He turned instantly and took her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned instantly and took her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
the act of retaining something
From this reading He rose, still holding it in a quiet, strong grasp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
ineffectuallyadverb
in an ineffectual manner
From this reading She stopped unwillingly, her hand fidgeting ineffectually to be free.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He turned instantly and took her hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just a moment, Audrey!" he said gravely.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Just a moment, Audrey!" he said gravely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Just a moment, Audrey!" he said gravely.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
not in physical motion
From this reading He rose, still holding it in a quiet, strong grasp.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She stopped unwillingly, her hand fidgeting ineffectually to be free.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He rose, still holding it in a quiet, strong grasp.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She stopped unwillingly, her hand fidgeting ineffectually to be free.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He turned instantly and took her hand.
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned instantly and took her hand.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading She stopped unwillingly, her hand fidgeting ineffectually to be free.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
at the time that
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE BARRIER Tudor was very quiet and preoccupied during breakfast, but Audrey would not notice it; and when at length she rose from the table she laid her fingers for a second on his shoulder in a passing caress.
