used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
BRACELETnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading SEARCHING FOR THE BRACELET.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
contraltonoun
a woman singer having a contralto voice
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
greatly pleased
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
divisible by two
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEARCHING FOR THE BRACELET.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
gayety
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From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
how
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From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
a single distinct event
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
Mellens
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From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
absolutely essential
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
and nothing more
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading SEARCHING FOR THE BRACELET.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
deliver by singing
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
not in physical motion
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
express in words
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEARCHING FOR THE BRACELET.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The very sight of her sister's carelessness and gayety, made Elizabeth feel how necessary it was to be composed; her husband was watching her still.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
at the time that
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some one asked her to play; she took her seat at the piano and played one of her most brilliant pieces--to sing, and her rich contralto voice rang out with new passion and power.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The evening passed off without further incident, and the guests went away delighted with their reception, thinking what agreeable people the Mellens were, and how happy they must be in their beautiful home.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I tell you even women can only marvel at the power many of the sex preserve over themselves when playing for a great stake, and the least betrayal of look or movement might be full of danger.
