used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
anew
From this reading His hand was extended towards the handle of the door, but instantly fell again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
Carl
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From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
consolingadjectiveUS /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
affording comfort or solace
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Poor thing," he murmured, "poor child, if I could only help it."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading His hand was extended towards the handle of the door, but instantly fell again.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading His hand was extended towards the handle of the door, but instantly fell again.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
a young female
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
Gotthold
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From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His hand was extended towards the handle of the door, but instantly fell again.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading His hand was extended towards the handle of the door, but instantly fell again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Poor thing," he murmured, "poor child, if I could only help it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hand was extended towards the handle of the door, but instantly fell again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Poor thing," he murmured, "poor child, if I could only help it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Poor thing," he murmured, "poor child, if I could only help it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His hand was extended towards the handle of the door, but instantly fell again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
a particular point in time
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Poor thing," he murmured, "poor child, if I could only help it."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
and nothing more
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor thing," he murmured, "poor child, if I could only help it."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
sitting-room
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From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
in the near future
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
a special situation
From this reading "Poor thing," he murmured, "poor child, if I could only help it."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If the girl had told her he was there, she would probably come out for a moment; at any rate Carl must soon return.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
in the direction of
From this reading His hand was extended towards the handle of the door, but instantly fell again.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was her voice,--somewhat deeper and more gentle, it seemed to him, than in the old days, but he had only distinguished a few tones above the moaning of the child.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gotthold followed her through the entry and into the sitting-room on the left, and would gladly have entered the adjoining chamber, from which, as the girl opened and closed the door, the wailing of a child and a woman's voice consoling it were distinctly audible.
