used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Who is that calf, Evadne, standing by the piano?"
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading "Who is that calf, Evadne, standing by the piano?"
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Louis surveyed the fashionably dressed, weak-faced, sandy-haired young man from head to foot.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
Evadne
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From this reading "Who is that calf, Evadne, standing by the piano?"
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
fashionablyadverbUS /ˈfæʃənəbli/
in a fashionable manner
From this reading Louis surveyed the fashionably dressed, weak-faced, sandy-haired young man from head to foot.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Louis surveyed the fashionably dressed, weak-faced, sandy-haired young man from head to foot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Louis surveyed the fashionably dressed, weak-faced, sandy-haired young man from head to foot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is that calf, Evadne, standing by the piano?"
Kennard
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From this reading "That is Mr. Simpson Kennard."
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Louis surveyed the fashionably dressed, weak-faced, sandy-haired young man from head to foot.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "That is Mr. Simpson Kennard."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading "Who is that calf, Evadne, standing by the piano?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
sandy-haired
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From this reading Louis surveyed the fashionably dressed, weak-faced, sandy-haired young man from head to foot.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading "That is Mr. Simpson Kennard."
that is looked for
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Who is that calf, Evadne, standing by the piano?"
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Louis surveyed the fashionably dressed, weak-faced, sandy-haired young man from head to foot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who is that calf, Evadne, standing by the piano?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who is that calf, Evadne, standing by the piano?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Louis put the question to his cousin the next evening, as he sought a few moments' respite from his duties as host at her side.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
weak-faced
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From this reading Louis surveyed the fashionably dressed, weak-faced, sandy-haired young man from head to foot.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is that calf, Evadne, standing by the piano?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will never get above his collar!" he said in a tone of infinite scorn.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Louis surveyed the fashionably dressed, weak-faced, sandy-haired young man from head to foot.
