used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am in desperate trouble and I need you."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
have
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
Bridewell
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From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
bruntnounUS /brʌnt/
main force of a blow etc
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading "I am in desperate trouble and I need you."
psychological suffering
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
Gerty
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From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am in desperate trouble and I need you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
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 Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
Laura
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From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
MASQUES
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From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
a person who carries a message
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
MUMMERIES
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From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I am in desperate trouble and I need you."
easily agitated
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
a brief written record
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
on one occasion
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
pre-figure
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From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
with speed
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
summonsesnounUS /ˈsʌmənzɪz/
plural of “summons” — a request to be present
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I am in desperate trouble and I need you."
unerringadjective
not liable to error
From this reading Perry was at the bottom of it she knew--she had answered such summonses often enough before to pre-figure with unerring insight the nature of the event.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading OF MASQUES AND MUMMERIES In the afternoon of the next day Laura received by a special messenger an urgent appeal from Gerty Bridewell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The distress of the writer was quite as apparent as the exaggeration, and while Laura rolled rapidly toward her in a cab, she prepared herself with a kind of nervous courage to bear the brunt of the inevitable scene.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "Come to me at once," said the note, which appeared to have been written in frantic haste.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am in desperate trouble and I need you."
