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farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

on or to one side

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

without shoes

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

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From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

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From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading "You fool," she hissed between clenched teeth.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

at any time

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

opinion or judgment

From this reading On the sofa lay Carmelita sobbing, her hands pressed over her eyes.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "You fool," she hissed between clenched teeth.

a young female

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading On the sofa lay Carmelita sobbing, her hands pressed over her eyes.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On the sofa lay Carmelita sobbing, her hands pressed over her eyes.

past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

From this reading "You fool," she hissed between clenched teeth.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the sofa lay Carmelita sobbing, her hands pressed over her eyes.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

without a sound

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

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From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the sofa lay Carmelita sobbing, her hands pressed over her eyes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

above and across; more than

From this reading On the sofa lay Carmelita sobbing, her hands pressed over her eyes.

compacted by ironing

From this reading On the sofa lay Carmelita sobbing, her hands pressed over her eyes.

a state of social isolation

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "You fool," she hissed between clenched teeth.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading On the sofa lay Carmelita sobbing, her hands pressed over her eyes.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading On the sofa lay Carmelita sobbing, her hands pressed over her eyes.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading "You stupid fool.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading "You fool," she hissed between clenched teeth.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

very small

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE CAFÉ AND THE CANTEEN As the door closed behind the departing John Bull, the heavy _purdah_ between the sitting-room and the tiny side-chamber or alcove in which was Carmelita’s bed, was pushed aside, and Olga Kyrilovitch, barefooted and dressed in night attire belonging to Carmelita, entered the room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Looking more boy-like than ever, with her short hair, the Russian girl advanced noiselessly and shook Carmelita sharply by the shoulder.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You fool," she hissed between clenched teeth.