used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
extreme mental distress
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
dejeunernoun
a midday meal
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Father is going to die, father is going to die!"
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father is going to die, father is going to die!"
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
flitted
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From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
the act of departing
From this reading "Father is going to die, father is going to die!"
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Father is going to die, father is going to die!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
immediately past
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
Mere-Grand
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From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
Mere-Grand's
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From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
on one occasion
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
move hurridly
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
except for; apart from
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was then that she at last spoke: "Father is going to die.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was then that she at last spoke: "Father is going to die.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was then that she at last spoke: "Father is going to die.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And amidst Mere-Grand's stubborn silence death once more flitted through the room: there came a cold gust such as they had already felt brushing past them during _dejeuner_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Father is going to die, father is going to die!"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
a Caucasian
From this reading At last four o'clock began to strike, and Mere-Grand raised her white hands with a gesture of supreme entreaty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The three big fellows had drawn close together, distracted by one and the same anguish, and furiously longing to know what the danger was, in order that they might rush upon it and die with their father if they could not save him.
