the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Camilla’s questions were fortunately diverted to her husband rather than her guest.
Camilla's
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From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
dismasted
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From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading But Camilla’s questions were fortunately diverted to her husband rather than her guest.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
DowernounUS /daʊr/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading “You went to the Dower House?”
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
the organ of sight
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading But Camilla’s questions were fortunately diverted to her husband rather than her guest.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading But Camilla’s questions were fortunately diverted to her husband rather than her guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “You went to the Dower House?”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading But Camilla’s questions were fortunately diverted to her husband rather than her guest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
go away from a place
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But Camilla’s questions were fortunately diverted to her husband rather than her guest.
Ransome
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From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
on the contrary
From this reading But Camilla’s questions were fortunately diverted to her husband rather than her guest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
shunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
having a supporting base
From this reading Invention, however harmless, had in her present circumstances, standing at the bar of Edward’s judgment, to be shunned like the plague.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Camilla’s questions were fortunately diverted to her husband rather than her guest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
trufflenounUS /ˈtrʌfəl/
any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
trufflesnounUS /ˈtrʌfəlz/
plural of “truffle” — any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “You went to the Dower House?”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nor, if the cause of her pallor were inquired into, would Miss Ransome have the harbour of invention to steer her dismasted vessel into.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was impossible that such an experience, or group of experiences, should not leave traces on the complexion; yet it had to be left to its fate, Camilla’s eye for paint being as the nose of the truffle dog for truffles.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You went to the Dower House?”
