Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, and the crack of the rifle.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, and the crack of the rifle.

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, and the crack of the rifle.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, and the crack of the rifle.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, and the crack of the rifle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Maud had little leisure for reflection.

set up or found

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Maud had little leisure for reflection.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

moving with great haste

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Maud had little leisure for reflection.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Maud had little leisure for reflection.

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From this reading Maud had little leisure for reflection.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, and the crack of the rifle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

a large and stately mansion

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

any competition

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Maud had little leisure for reflection.

argue in protest or opposition

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, and the crack of the rifle.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading Sands.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, and the crack of the rifle.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

not in physical motion

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

up to a particular time

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, and the crack of the rifle.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Nick hurried her along at a rate so rapid that she had not breath to question or remonstrate, until she found herself at the door of a small store-room, in which her mother was accustomed to keep articles of domestic economy that required but little space.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The yells and shrieks were followed by the cries of combatants, and the crack of the rifle.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"