used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes," he said, as he gazed straight away into the darkness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Yes," he said, as he gazed straight away into the darkness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
make calm or still
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Yes," he said, as he gazed straight away into the darkness.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading "Whoever did this deed is mistaken in his man."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Whoever did this deed is mistaken in his man."
Dinah's
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From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Yes," he said, as he gazed straight away into the darkness.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes," he said, as he gazed straight away into the darkness.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Whoever did this deed is mistaken in his man."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Yes," he said, as he gazed straight away into the darkness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whoever did this deed is mistaken in his man."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Whoever did this deed is mistaken in his man."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "Whoever did this deed is mistaken in his man."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
protectorsnounUS /prəˈtektərz/
plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," he said, as he gazed straight away into the darkness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "Yes," he said, as he gazed straight away into the darkness.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Whoever did this deed is mistaken in his man."
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of her protectors gone that night, but there was still a third, and a feeling of confidence strengthened her heart as she gripped her father's arm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A sigh escaped from Dinah's lips, and she drew herself up as she clung more tightly to her father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
Whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whoever did this deed is mistaken in his man."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Master!" whispered the old servant, with a low sob, and there was an appeal in her tones which seemed to calm him.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he said, as he gazed straight away into the darkness.
