used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But even Emily guessed that she was an astute little person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading But even Emily guessed that she was an astute little person.
for the reason that
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Have you ever been to Mallowe Court before?" she inquired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even Emily guessed that she was an astute little person.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Have you ever been to Mallowe Court before?" she inquired.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She had sparkling eyes and a delicate tip-tilted nose.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
Emily
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From this reading But even Emily guessed that she was an astute little person.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading She was the kind of American girl who ended by marrying a title.
divisible by two
From this reading But even Emily guessed that she was an astute little person.
at any time
From this reading "Have you ever been to Mallowe Court before?" she inquired.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had sparkling eyes and a delicate tip-tilted nose.
a young female
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading But even Emily guessed that she was an astute little person.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you ever been to Mallowe Court before?" she inquired.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Have you ever been to Mallowe Court before?" she inquired.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was the kind of American girl who ended by marrying a title.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But even Emily guessed that she was an astute little person.
Mallowe
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From this reading "Have you ever been to Mallowe Court before?" she inquired.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading She was the kind of American girl who ended by marrying a title.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading She had sparkling eyes and a delicate tip-tilted nose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
a human being
From this reading But even Emily guessed that she was an astute little person.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading She had sparkling eyes and a delicate tip-tilted nose.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But even Emily guessed that she was an astute little person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girl had been presented by the American minister, and had had a sort of success because she dressed and danced exquisitely.
tip-tiltedadjective
(used of noses) turned up at the end
From this reading She had sparkling eyes and a delicate tip-tilted nose.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading She was the kind of American girl who ended by marrying a title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Have you ever been to Mallowe Court before?" she inquired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was the kind of American girl who ended by marrying a title.
which person or people
From this reading She was the kind of American girl who ended by marrying a title.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you ever been to Mallowe Court before?" she inquired.
