used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
in addition
From this reading Mr. Weston smiled, and the stranger smiled also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
react verbally
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It cannot be," he answered.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
cannot
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From this reading "It cannot be," he answered.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
and nothing more
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
labourer's
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From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Weston smiled, and the stranger smiled also.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mr. Weston smiled, and the stranger smiled also.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Mr. Weston smiled, and the stranger smiled also.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT WAS JUST SUCH A DAY AS THIS; AND THE AIR WAS SWEET, AND LIFE WAS SWEET.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These smiles were like question and answer, and appeared to be given and accepted as a satisfactory defence to the labourer's accusations.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading Mr. Weston smiled, and the stranger smiled also.
Weston's
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From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
at the time that
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the same time there stole into Mr. Weston's eyes the same curiously pondering look which had dwelt in them when he and the stranger were first conversing.
