used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
in addition
From this reading She also took two umbrellas and a puppy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Sarah fell with a clatter and a scream, and took the staid hall chair with her.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Sarah fell with a clatter and a scream, and took the staid hall chair with her.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Sarah fell with a clatter and a scream, and took the staid hall chair with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
set up or found
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Sarah fell with a clatter and a scream, and took the staid hall chair with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
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an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading She also took two umbrellas and a puppy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading "Sarah!"
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Sarah fell with a clatter and a scream, and took the staid hall chair with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She also took two umbrellas and a puppy.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Sarah fell with a clatter and a scream, and took the staid hall chair with her.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sarah fell with a clatter and a scream, and took the staid hall chair with her.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
tortoisesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtəsəz/
plural of “tortoise” — usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She also took two umbrellas and a puppy.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading She also took two umbrellas and a puppy.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading The knowledge, sudden and grim, found her quite unprepared, and coming, as it did, a climax on top of mice, monkeys, cats, dogs, parrots, tortoises, was too much for her equilibrium.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sarah fell with a clatter and a scream, and took the staid hall chair with her.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Now Sarah had not been aware of the fact that her mistress was within the house.
