used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
baredadjectiveUS /berd/
having the head uncovered
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
a young female
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Captain Torrance, I have read your letter," said Kathleen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
a message received and understood
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
Kathleen
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From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Captain Torrance, I have read your letter," said Kathleen.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
MISUNDERSTANDINGSnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋz/
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
Mountford
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From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
and nothing more
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
go across or through
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Captain Torrance, I have read your letter," said Kathleen.
rencontre
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From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
express in speech
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
Torrance
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From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS THE rencontre between Captain Torrance and Miss Mountford had been well planned, thanks to the information given by the groom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It took Kathleen by surprise, startled her, indeed, and her sensitive face flushed and paled in turns, as Captain Jack bared his handsome head with one hand, then used the other in adjusting the stile for her to pass through.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He was looking so sad and respectful, that his face said more than words could have done.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not speak, but would have allowed the girl to pass with only a low bow, had not Kathleen addressed him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Captain Torrance, I have read your letter," said Kathleen.
