used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked at Burke with questioning, uncertain eyes as he entered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading She looked at Burke with questioning, uncertain eyes as he entered.
the act of burning something
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
the first light of day
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She looked at Burke with questioning, uncertain eyes as he entered.
divisible by two
From this reading She even fancied that the throb of his pulse was a little stronger.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading She even fancied that the throb of his pulse was a little stronger.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
Guy'snounUS /ɡaɪz/
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She even fancied that the throb of his pulse was a little stronger.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
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 The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
immediately past
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She even fancied that the throb of his pulse was a little stronger.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
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 Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading She even fancied that the throb of his pulse was a little stronger.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading She looked at Burke with questioning, uncertain eyes as he entered.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She even fancied that the throb of his pulse was a little stronger.
Sylvia
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From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading She even fancied that the throb of his pulse was a little stronger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading She looked at Burke with questioning, uncertain eyes as he entered.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sylvia looked up as one emerging from a long, long dream, though she had not closed her eyes all night.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE DESIRE TO LIVE In the last still hour before the dawn there came the tread of horses' feet outside the bungalow and the sound of men's voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looked at Burke with questioning, uncertain eyes as he entered.
but in spite of that
From this reading The lamp was burning low, and Guy's face was in deep shadow; but she knew by the hand that she still held close between her own that he yet lived.
