used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A look almost of terror came over her, and she caught her breath, and waited to see what was coming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A look almost of terror came over her, and she caught her breath, and waited to see what was coming.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A look almost of terror came over her, and she caught her breath, and waited to see what was coming.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A look almost of terror came over her, and she caught her breath, and waited to see what was coming.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
CretenounUS /kriːt/
the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
Crete's
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From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
Donald's
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From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
give expression to
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
facialnounUS /ˈfeɪʃəl/
cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
fluffnounUS /flʌf/
any light downy material
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
HUMILIATIONnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
and nothing more
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A look almost of terror came over her, and she caught her breath, and waited to see what was coming.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
LUELLA'S
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From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
a female domestic
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
massageverbUS /məˈsɑːʒ/
manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
used to form the superlative
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A look almost of terror came over her, and she caught her breath, and waited to see what was coming.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A look almost of terror came over her, and she caught her breath, and waited to see what was coming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A look almost of terror came over her, and she caught her breath, and waited to see what was coming.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But a change came suddenly over the ruddy countenance of Aunt Crete as over the face of a child that in the midst of happy play sees a trouble descending upon it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading A look almost of terror came over her, and she caught her breath, and waited to see what was coming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A look almost of terror came over her, and she caught her breath, and waited to see what was coming.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
a Caucasian
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
which person or people
From this reading LUELLA’S HUMILIATION THE door was opened cautiously by the maid, who was “doing” Aunt Crete’s hair, having just finished a most refreshing facial massage given at Donald’s express orders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Could it be possible that this was really her sister Crete; or had she made a terrible mistake, and entered the wrong apartment?
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Aunt Crete looked round upon her visitors with a rested, rosy countenance, which bloomed out under her fluff of soft, white hair, and quite startled her sister with its freshness and youth.
