used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
on or to one side
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
not accessible to view
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
deprecationnoun
a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
footpadnoun
a highwayman who robs on foot
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Margaret, for she it was, returned the salutation with a gentle inclination of her head, and went on her way.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Margaret, for she it was, returned the salutation with a gentle inclination of her head, and went on her way.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
half-shrouded
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From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Margaret, for she it was, returned the salutation with a gentle inclination of her head, and went on her way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Margaret, for she it was, returned the salutation with a gentle inclination of her head, and went on her way.
insuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrd/
covered by insurance
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
Lottie
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From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret, for she it was, returned the salutation with a gentle inclination of her head, and went on her way.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Margaret, for she it was, returned the salutation with a gentle inclination of her head, and went on her way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
and nothing more
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
go across or through
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
with speed
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Margaret, for she it was, returned the salutation with a gentle inclination of her head, and went on her way.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Margaret, for she it was, returned the salutation with a gentle inclination of her head, and went on her way.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ten minutes after Lottie fell senseless beside the stone steps of the Palace Augustus, a slight, girlish figure came quickly down the street.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading As she came near the gateway of the palace, a man, bearing the unmistakable signs of a footpad, approached her stealthily, but after a glance at the half-shrouded face, he made a bow, and spreading out his hands toward her, with respectful and almost awed deprecation, stood aside to let her pass.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Margaret, for she it was, returned the salutation with a gentle inclination of her head, and went on her way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Margaret, for she it was, returned the salutation with a gentle inclination of her head, and went on her way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was dressed in black, the only spot of relief being the fur lining of the hood which almost concealed her face.
belonging to which person
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though she was quite alone, she walked with a fearless and confident bearing, like one whose safety was insured.
