used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was smiling, and her eyes were bright.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
Betty
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From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was smiling, and her eyes were bright.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “May I come in?” she said.
carefully weighed
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
DAISYnounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was smiling, and her eyes were bright.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
a young female
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was smiling, and her eyes were bright.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “May I come in?” she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
MASCOTnounUS /ˈmæskət/
a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “May I come in?” she said.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
MonanounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
on one occasion
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
Rene
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From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “May I come in?” she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was smiling, and her eyes were bright.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She was smiling, and her eyes were bright.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
Sybil
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From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
Sybil's
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From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “_Sybil!_” arose a chorus of surprise, and Betty realized at once from the sound of amazement in the tones of Rene and Mona that this apparition was as unexpected to them as to her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A dormitory visit from the head girl must evidently be considered in the light of a kind of miracle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DAISY MASCOT It was Sybil’s face that looked in at the door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was smiling, and her eyes were bright.
