used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
anew
From this reading The mumbling died away, rose again, was lost in groans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The mumbling died away, rose again, was lost in groans.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading It was the voice of a woman of education and refinement, a woman belonging to her own class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was the voice of a woman of education and refinement, a woman belonging to her own class.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Juliet shivered, and, clutching her flowers, walked quickly down the ward.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The mumbling died away, rose again, was lost in groans.
differentiatedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪfərˈenʃieɪtɪd/
made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Juliet shivered, and, clutching her flowers, walked quickly down the ward.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading It was the voice of a woman of education and refinement, a woman belonging to her own class.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Juliet shivered, and, clutching her flowers, walked quickly down the ward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading The mumbling died away, rose again, was lost in groans.
Half-way
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From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the voice of a woman of education and refinement, a woman belonging to her own class.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mumbling died away, rose again, was lost in groans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
Juliet
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From this reading Juliet shivered, and, clutching her flowers, walked quickly down the ward.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The mumbling died away, rose again, was lost in groans.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
mumblingnounUS /ˈmʌmbəlɪŋ/
indistinct enunciation
From this reading The mumbling died away, rose again, was lost in groans.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the voice of a woman of education and refinement, a woman belonging to her own class.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
with speed
From this reading Juliet shivered, and, clutching her flowers, walked quickly down the ward.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading It was the voice of a woman of education and refinement, a woman belonging to her own class.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The mumbling died away, rose again, was lost in groans.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Juliet shivered, and, clutching her flowers, walked quickly down the ward.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mumbling died away, rose again, was lost in groans.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the voice of a woman of education and refinement, a woman belonging to her own class.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
vouchsafed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half-way down its length she met the Sister, and put a tentative question, to which was vouchsafed a cool, professional reply:
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Juliet shivered, and, clutching her flowers, walked quickly down the ward.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mumbling died away, rose again, was lost in groans.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Despite the weakness and the haste, the listener realised a quality in the voice which differentiated it from those of the other occupants of the ward.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was the voice of a woman of education and refinement, a woman belonging to her own class.
