used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
drawing-room
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From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
facialnounUS /ˈfeɪʃəl/
cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
groupingnounUS /ˈɡruːpɪŋ/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
immediately past
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
provided with artificial light
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
the force of workers available
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
a particular point in time
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
and nothing more
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was a brief silence.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a brief silence.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The grouping and the colouring in that dimly lit drawing-room were all that an artist could desire, and the facial expressions bordered upon the tragic.
a Caucasian
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading "THE NEW, STRONG WINE OF LOVE" The situation, although it was only a brief one, was for a moment possessed of a singularly dramatic force.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur, breathless through his hasty entrance, could only stand there upon the threshold, his face white to the lips, and his eyes flashing with passionate anger and dismay.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of all men in the world, his brother was the last whom of his own choosing Paul would have wished to see.
