used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "She always makes men laugh so."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She seemed to be entertaining the young man.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading She seemed to be entertaining the young man.
entrancingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
the sound of laughing
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "She always makes men laugh so."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She seemed to be entertaining the young man.
the force of workers available
From this reading "She always makes men laugh so."
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
sauntered
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From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to be entertaining the young man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
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 His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
tantalisingly
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From this reading His big laugh and the silver music of her own lighter merriment rang out a little tantalisingly.
tennis-playing
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From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
tiltingverbUS /ˈtɪltɪŋ/
-ing form of “tilt” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
at the time that
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When her tennis-playing was at an end, she sauntered about the lawn and terraces with her companion, tilting her parasol prettily over her shoulder, so that it formed an entrancing background to her face and head.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what Cora is saying," said Mrs. Brooke to the group at large.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She seemed to be entertaining the young man.
