used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
any person at all
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
baizenounUS /beɪz/
a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
balefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
cowered
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From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
Diana'snounUS /daɪˈænəz/
possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
dominationnounUS /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/
social control by dominating
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On the whole, it was good that Trenter was away, and that he was spared the sight of his master’s humiliation.
Gordon
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From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
Heloisenoun
student and mistress and wife of Abelard (circa 1098-1164)
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
the quality of being humane
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading On the whole, it was good that Trenter was away, and that he was spared the sight of his master’s humiliation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
ill-lit
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From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the whole, it was good that Trenter was away, and that he was spared the sight of his master’s humiliation.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
engage in
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading On the whole, it was good that Trenter was away, and that he was spared the sight of his master’s humiliation.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole, it was good that Trenter was away, and that he was spared the sight of his master’s humiliation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading On the whole, it was good that Trenter was away, and that he was spared the sight of his master’s humiliation.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading On the whole, it was good that Trenter was away, and that he was spared the sight of his master’s humiliation.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
push forcefully
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
tighteradjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtər/
comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
Trenter
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From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
in or at the place that
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had never seen anybody as scared as Heloise was; that was the one clear impression which Gordon carried away from the interview.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole, it was good that Trenter was away, and that he was spared the sight of his master’s humiliation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If indeed it was a humiliation to be thrust into an ill-lit pantry with instructions to clean the silver, and be ready at a moment’s notice to make himself presentable.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Gordon sighed, tied his baize apron a little tighter round his waist, and wondered where Trenter kept his stock of plate powder.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She, the self-possessed woman of the world, a soul, one superior to the lesser grades of humanity, seemed to have cowered and shrunk under the domination of Diana’s baleful eye.
