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From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
antechambernounUS /ˈæntetʃeɪmbər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
Cabarrus
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From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Straining her ears, she caught the sound of a firm footfall slowly descending the stairs.
Chauvelin
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From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Straining her ears, she caught the sound of a firm footfall slowly descending the stairs.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Straining her ears, she caught the sound of a firm footfall slowly descending the stairs.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Straining her ears, she caught the sound of a firm footfall slowly descending the stairs.
footfallnounUS /ˈfʊtfɔːl/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Straining her ears, she caught the sound of a firm footfall slowly descending the stairs.
set up or found
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
keyholenounUS /ˈkiːhoʊl/
the hole where a key is inserted
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Outside on the landing she paused.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
a particular point in time
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Outside on the landing she paused.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside on the landing she paused.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Outside on the landing she paused.
pixienounUS /ˈpɪksi/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
cut with a saw
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Straining her ears, she caught the sound of a firm footfall slowly descending the stairs.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Straining her ears, she caught the sound of a firm footfall slowly descending the stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Straining her ears, she caught the sound of a firm footfall slowly descending the stairs.
StrainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading Straining her ears, she caught the sound of a firm footfall slowly descending the stairs.
in a swift manner
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
Theresia
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From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
precisely as stated
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she threw him a glance of contempt that was very human, very feminine indeed, and the next moment she was gone.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
at the time that
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
which person or people
From this reading She appeared to him like a ghost--a pixie who had found her way through a keyhole.
but in spite of that
From this reading A DREAM §1 Chauvelin had not yet regained full possession of his faculties, when a few seconds later he saw Theresia Cabarrus glide swiftly across the antechamber.
