used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Both her arms were upraised.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
bath-set
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From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both her arms were upraised.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Both hands clasped the shoulders of Seff.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
flimsiestadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmziəst/
superlative of “flimsy” — lacking solidity or strength
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Both hands clasped the shoulders of Seff.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
manikinnoun
a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
a human being
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
samplesnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
Seff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both hands clasped the shoulders of Seff.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Both hands clasped the shoulders of Seff.
not in physical motion
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
upraisedadjective
held up in the air
From this reading Both her arms were upraised.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Leaning against the farther wall, her apparel reduced to the flimsiest of the samples on recent display, stood the manikin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First glance might have convinced a superficial person that intrusion was a mistake, but the financier was not limited to first glances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both her arms were upraised.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The scene within the back room of the bath-set impressed John like a still on a film which had been full of action.
