used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
affectationnounUS /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
from appearances alone
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He could not reconcile this sudden change with what he believed of her.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He could not reconcile this sudden change with what he believed of her.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not reconcile this sudden change with what he believed of her.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
distraitadjective
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
in a free manner
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not reconcile this sudden change with what he believed of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
the sound of laughing
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
Naida
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From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
a brief written record
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
OutwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
REAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading He could not reconcile this sudden change with what he believed of her.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He could not reconcile this sudden change with what he believed of her.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He could not reconcile this sudden change with what he believed of her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
a source of difficulty
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
two times
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
unnotedadjective
not taken into account
From this reading Perhaps these things might have passed unnoted but for their contrast with the late confidential chat.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could not reconcile this sudden change with what he believed of her.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was a peculiar watchfulness in her glances about the crowded room, while her flushed cheeks, and the distinctly false note in her laughter, began to trouble him not a little.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
but in spite of that
From this reading Outwardly she pictured the gay and merry spirit of the night, yet to Brant, already observing her with the jealousy of a lover, she appeared distrait and restless, her affectation of abandon a mere mask to her true feelings.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE REAPPEARANCE OF AN OLD FRIEND After supper the Lieutenant and Naida danced twice together, the young girl's mood having apparently changed to one of buoyant, careless happiness, her dark eyes smiling, her lips uttering freely whatever thought came uppermost.
