used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
anew
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
at or in the front
From this reading Nothing could undo the past, and ahead of her stretched the future, empty and void of promise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She felt that she had come to an end of things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
BARONI
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From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
CARLO
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From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She felt that she had come to an end of things.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could undo the past, and ahead of her stretched the future, empty and void of promise.
creakverbUS /kriːk/
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Nothing could undo the past, and ahead of her stretched the future, empty and void of promise.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She felt that she had come to an end of things.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt that she had come to an end of things.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Nothing could undo the past, and ahead of her stretched the future, empty and void of promise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She felt that she had come to an end of things.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
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 Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
not any; not one
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could undo the past, and ahead of her stretched the future, empty and void of promise.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
Olga
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From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Nothing could undo the past, and ahead of her stretched the future, empty and void of promise.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Nothing could undo the past, and ahead of her stretched the future, empty and void of promise.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
reopeningverbUS /riˈoʊpənɪŋ/
-ing form of “reopen” — open again or anew
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt that she had come to an end of things.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
not in physical motion
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
successive (without a break)
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Nothing could undo the past, and ahead of her stretched the future, empty and void of promise.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
tearlessadjective
free from tears
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She felt that she had come to an end of things.
up to a particular time
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt that she had come to an end of things.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Presently the creak of the door reopening roused her, and she turned, instantly on the defensive, anticipating that Olga had come back to renew the struggle.
undoverbUS /ənˈduː/
cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
From this reading Nothing could undo the past, and ahead of her stretched the future, empty and void of promise.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Only now and again a long, shuddering sigh escaped her, like the caught breath of a child that has cried till it is utterly exhausted and can cry no more.
precisely as stated
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Nothing could undo the past, and ahead of her stretched the future, empty and void of promise.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CARLO BARONI EXPLAINS Diana sat on, very still, very silent, staring straight in front of her with wide, tearless eyes.
