used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
how long something has existed
From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
deem to be
From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
deliciouslyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪʃəʃli/
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
don't
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From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
irresolutionnoun
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
listener's
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From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
loudestadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdəst/
superlative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
Mobley
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From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
morning-room
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From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
in the near future
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
express in words
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
in a serious manner
From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
staresnounUS /sterz/
plural of “stare” — a fixed look with eyes open wide
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ARREST It is in life's supreme moments that destiny calls the loudest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I don't consider our age--that is, seriously," she is saying; "but, Mobley, there are other things."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
the act of using
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
Westbrook
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From this reading Miss Charlotte stands in the Westbrook morning-room, her demeanor plainly indicating nervousness and irresolution.
Westbrook's
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From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading From time to time she looks in a hesitating way at Doctor Westbrook's broad back, as he stares out of the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently she speaks, as if with an effort; but her deliciously soft and gentle voice in its free and expressive play falls upon the listener's ears so like a harmony struck from silver strings, that to say it breaks the silence is to use a phrase too harsh.
