used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
from appearances alone
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
not accessible to view
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
placed crosswise
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
Egon
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From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
fro
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From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
Hartmut
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From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
hemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
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 The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
a particular point in time
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
and nothing more
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
portieres
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From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
purposelesslyadverb
without a clear purpose
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
having a supporting base
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
not in physical motion
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
von
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From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The fete progressed; the assembly glided to and fro as Hartmut walked slowly and apparently purposelessly through the long suite of reception rooms.
Wallmoden
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From this reading Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and slowly turned her head toward the intruder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He, too, looked for some one, and was more successful than Egon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
a Caucasian
From this reading A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly concealed by heavy portieres, showed him the hem of a white train which floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the threshold.
which person or people
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Suddenly she started, but only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.
