from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I almost think there is.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
Coulthurst
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From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
Esmond
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From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
a long fixed look
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
Geoffrey
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From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
a young female
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace, you see, is older now," he said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace, you see, is older now," he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I almost think there is.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I almost think there is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Grace, you see, is older now," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Grace, you see, is older now," he said.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Grace, you see, is older now," he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Grace, you see, is older now," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
suggestiveness
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From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I almost think there is.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I almost think there is.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
in the direction of
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Esmond looked up, and, as it happened, Grace Coulthurst and Geoffrey Esmond came slowly towards them across the lawn just then.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
which person or people
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Grace was indeed distinctly pretty, and that afternoon the indefinite but unmistakable attribute which the woman who had defended her termed good style was especially noticeable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Grace, you see, is older now," he said.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man's gaze was fixed upon the girl, but she was looking away from him, which increased the suggestiveness of his attitude and expression, for both of those who watched them could see his face.
