used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading She was remembering that momentous meeting on the bridge; remembering her terrible misery and despair.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE SEA.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading She was remembering that momentous meeting on the bridge; remembering her terrible misery and despair.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She was remembering that momentous meeting on the bridge; remembering her terrible misery and despair.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading She was remembering that momentous meeting on the bridge; remembering her terrible misery and despair.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading She was remembering that momentous meeting on the bridge; remembering her terrible misery and despair.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was remembering that momentous meeting on the bridge; remembering her terrible misery and despair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
Ralph
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From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading She was remembering that momentous meeting on the bridge; remembering her terrible misery and despair.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
sad-facedadjective
having a face with a sad expression
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading BY THE SEA.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden flush, however, rose to her very brows as Webster entered the room, and she nervously held out her hand.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She was remembering that momentous meeting on the bridge; remembering her terrible misery and despair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was remembering that momentous meeting on the bridge; remembering her terrible misery and despair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE SEA.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was remembering that momentous meeting on the bridge; remembering her terrible misery and despair.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went to see pale, sad-faced May Churchill, propped up in an easy chair, with the unmistakable attitudes of weakness and languor in every movement.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The next day Ralph Webster went to see a very different woman to the sprightly actress.
