used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
Clemence
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From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
ejaculationnounUS /iˌdʒækjuːˈleɪʃən/
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
a man of refinement
From this reading "What is more singular still, it has your signature," said the gentleman; "read it."
a young female
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is more singular still, it has your signature," said the gentleman; "read it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is more singular still, it has your signature," said the gentleman; "read it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "What is more singular still, it has your signature," said the gentleman; "read it."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "What is more singular still, it has your signature," said the gentleman; "read it."
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading What a singular resemblance."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What is more singular still, it has your signature," said the gentleman; "read it."
cut with a saw
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading "What is more singular still, it has your signature," said the gentleman; "read it."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
unusual or striking
From this reading What a singular resemblance."
not in physical motion
From this reading "What is more singular still, it has your signature," said the gentleman; "read it."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What is more singular still, it has your signature," said the gentleman; "read it."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
communicated in words
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
Vaughn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a singular resemblance."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Clemence uttered an ejaculation of surprise, "Why, it looks like mine, though I never saw it before.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you recognize this handwriting?" asked Mr. Vaughn, after a few moments desultory conversation, handing her a letter.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young girl obeyed, mechanically, and her companion watched her in interested silence, while the blushes came and went on her pure face.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is more singular still, it has your signature," said the gentleman; "read it."
