used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one knew the bitterness in this girl's heart as she contemplated her own reflection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She turned and looked at herself in the mirror.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading No one knew the bitterness in this girl's heart as she contemplated her own reflection.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
Catrina
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From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
clenchverbUS /klentʃ/
hold in a tight grasp
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading No one knew the bitterness in this girl's heart as she contemplated her own reflection.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading She went slowly down stairs to the long, dimly lighted drawing-room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
drawing-room
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From this reading She went slowly down stairs to the long, dimly lighted drawing-room.
put on clothes
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
Etta
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From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading No one knew the bitterness in this girl's heart as she contemplated her own reflection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading No one knew the bitterness in this girl's heart as she contemplated her own reflection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She turned and looked at herself in the mirror.
how
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From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
set afire or burning
From this reading She went slowly down stairs to the long, dimly lighted drawing-room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
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 She went slowly down stairs to the long, dimly lighted drawing-room.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She turned and looked at herself in the mirror.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
a female domestic
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading She turned and looked at herself in the mirror.
not any; not one
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading No one knew the bitterness in this girl's heart as she contemplated her own reflection.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
cut with a saw
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She turned and looked at herself in the mirror.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading She went slowly down stairs to the long, dimly lighted drawing-room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No one knew the bitterness in this girl's heart as she contemplated her own reflection.
THORS
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From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She went slowly down stairs to the long, dimly lighted drawing-room.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned and looked at herself in the mirror.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading No one knew how she had tried one dress after another since luncheon, alone in her two rooms, having sent her maid down stairs.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went slowly down stairs to the long, dimly lighted drawing-room.
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 IN THE CASTLE OF THORS A week later Catrina, watching from the window of her own small room, saw Paul lift Etta from the sleigh, and the sight made her clench her hands until the knuckles shone like polished ivory.
