used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
react verbally
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Just arrived? no--I came back this morning."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Just arrived? no--I came back this morning."
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just arrived? no--I came back this morning."
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
composedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
Cornelius
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From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And I never knew it!"
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
and nothing more
From this reading Just arrived? no--I came back this morning."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And I never knew it!"
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
Miriam
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From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Just arrived? no--I came back this morning."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "And I never knew it!"
not any; not one
From this reading Just arrived? no--I came back this morning."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just arrived? no--I came back this morning."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cornelius received Miriam with a flushed brow and eager look that betrayed the joy of his heart.
an affirmative
From this reading In answer to his eager inquiries she composedly answered-- "Yes, my aunt is better and I am quite well.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet with what indolent calmness she let him clasp her hand in his, and stood in the centre of the room, looking at him with an abstracted smile!
