used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evidently she was of too sweet a nature for that.
after-luncheon
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From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
Annette
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From this reading “Lay it on the bed, Annette.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “Lay it on the bed, Annette.”
black-and-whiteadjective
lacking hue or shades of grey; part white and part black
From this reading She was followed by her maid, who bore a long black-and-white striped box.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
cause to be bored
From this reading She was followed by her maid, who bore a long black-and-white striped box.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading She was followed by her maid, who bore a long black-and-white striped box.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
Dolores
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From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently she was of too sweet a nature for that.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She was followed by her maid, who bore a long black-and-white striped box.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
a young female
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Lay it on the bed, Annette.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Lay it on the bed, Annette.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was followed by her maid, who bore a long black-and-white striped box.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
a female domestic
From this reading She was followed by her maid, who bore a long black-and-white striped box.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Evidently she was of too sweet a nature for that.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Lay it on the bed, Annette.”
osteopathnoun
a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
established beyond doubt
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently she was of too sweet a nature for that.
that is looked for
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading She was followed by her maid, who bore a long black-and-white striped box.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Evidently she was of too sweet a nature for that.
telepathicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈpæθək/
communicating without apparent physical signals
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Evidently she was of too sweet a nature for that.
tête-à-tête
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From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
uniquelyadverbUS /juːˈniːkli/
so as to be unique
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evidently she was of too sweet a nature for that.
at the time that
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
which person or people
From this reading She was followed by her maid, who bore a long black-and-white striped box.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
yesterday'snounUS /ˈjestərdeɪz/
possessive form of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today
From this reading During the after-luncheon respite, when the girl sat reading in her room to avoid a possible repetition of yesterday’s telepathic tête-à-tête, madame sought her in an exceptionally gracious mood.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As proved by developments of the next day, Dolores need not have feared that Mrs. Cabot would blame her for the interest of the uniquely attractive young osteopath.
