used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECRET COMPACT.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
for the reason that
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
COMPACTnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading A SECRET COMPACT.
compressionnounUS /kəmˈpreʃən/
an increase in the density of something
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Why do you think so?” she demanded, in a low voice.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Why do you think so?” she demanded, in a low voice.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
perfectly-formed
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From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A SECRET COMPACT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why do you think so?” she demanded, in a low voice.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Why do you think so?” she demanded, in a low voice.
with low volume
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
SpensernounUS /ˈspensər/
English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Why do you think so?” she demanded, in a low voice.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Why do you think so?” she demanded, in a low voice.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
a Caucasian
From this reading It displayed itself in every line of the fair, perfectly-formed face, in the expansion of her clear eyes, in the tight--almost painful--compression of her slim, white hands.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why do you think so?” she demanded, in a low voice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Grace looked at him, with an expression of dislike and fear--actual fear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I came because I thought you wanted me, and you do,” said Spenser Churchill, softly.
