used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before noon there was terror and confusion in Belgrave House.
for the reason that
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before noon there was terror and confusion in Belgrave House.
Belgrave
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From this reading Before noon there was terror and confusion in Belgrave House.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Before noon there was terror and confusion in Belgrave House.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before noon there was terror and confusion in Belgrave House.
humming-bird
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From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before noon there was terror and confusion in Belgrave House.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
joltingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
MAURICE
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From this reading MAURICE TRAFFORD.
the force of workers available
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
Nea
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From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
not any; not one
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
the middle of the day
From this reading Before noon there was terror and confusion in Belgrave House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Before noon there was terror and confusion in Belgrave House.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before noon there was terror and confusion in Belgrave House.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nea, flitting like a humming-bird from flower to flower, was suddenly startled by the sound of heavy jolting footsteps on the stairs, and, coming out on the corridor, she saw strange men carrying the insensible figure of her father to his room.
TRAFFORD
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From this reading MAURICE TRAFFORD.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before noon there was terror and confusion in Belgrave House.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I have no reason than a woman's reason; I think him so, because I think him so.
