used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
Agatha
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From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
from appearances alone
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as Agatha pinned it in place it seemed to assume a certain provocative quality.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading But as Agatha pinned it in place it seemed to assume a certain provocative quality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It became a challenge to the masculine eye.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as Agatha pinned it in place it seemed to assume a certain provocative quality.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But as Agatha pinned it in place it seemed to assume a certain provocative quality.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading It became a challenge to the masculine eye.
clovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
the organ of sight
From this reading It became a challenge to the masculine eye.
a boy or man
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as Agatha pinned it in place it seemed to assume a certain provocative quality.
inconspicuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnspɪkwəs/
not prominent or readily noticeable
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading It became a challenge to the masculine eye.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
not any; not one
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading But as Agatha pinned it in place it seemed to assume a certain provocative quality.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But as Agatha pinned it in place it seemed to assume a certain provocative quality.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
provocativeadjectiveUS /proʊˈvɑːkətɪv/
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
From this reading But as Agatha pinned it in place it seemed to assume a certain provocative quality.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading But as Agatha pinned it in place it seemed to assume a certain provocative quality.
quillnounUS /kwɪl/
pen made from a bird's feather
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But as Agatha pinned it in place it seemed to assume a certain provocative quality.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
toquenoun
a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
TRAVELERSnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was one of the hats which apparently are planned with a view to being inconspicuous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELERS The hat Agatha was adjusting before the mirror was a black toque with a quill at the side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On most heads it would have possessed no more individuality than a clover blossom.
