used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
Arbuthnot
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From this reading Do you know that it is past eleven, Mrs. Arbuthnot?’
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘What, you are up still!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading Her blonde youthful face looked weary.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
chronicallyadverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəli/
in a habitual and longstanding manner
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
CROSS-STITCHnoun
two stitches forming a cross or X
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
Dinah
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dinner-oppressed
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From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you know that it is past eleven, Mrs. Arbuthnot?’
being one more than ten
From this reading Do you know that it is past eleven, Mrs. Arbuthnot?’
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her blonde youthful face looked weary.
far-away
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From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
Geff
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From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
Geoffrey's
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throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
heliotropes
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you know that it is past eleven, Mrs. Arbuthnot?’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Do you know that it is past eleven, Mrs. Arbuthnot?’
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you know that it is past eleven, Mrs. Arbuthnot?’
held up in the air
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
lightlessadjective
giving no light
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her blonde youthful face looked weary.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Do you know that it is past eleven, Mrs. Arbuthnot?’
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Do you know that it is past eleven, Mrs. Arbuthnot?’
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
not in physical motion
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Do you know that it is past eleven, Mrs. Arbuthnot?’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
unshed
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From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ‘What, you are up still!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Her blonde youthful face looked weary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘What, you are up still!
at the time that
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading CROSS-STITCH Dinah was still busied over her embroidery frame when Geoffrey’s entrance brought the coolness of the night, the wholesome odour of heliotropes and roses, into the chronically dinner-oppressed atmosphere of Miller’s Hotel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The lightless, far-away expression, which you may always observe as a result of unshed tears, was in the glance she lifted to Geff.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Her blonde youthful face looked weary.
