used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
Andrew'snounUS /ˈændruːz/
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was evening when he disembarked at the little pier.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
disembarked
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From this reading It was evening when he disembarked at the little pier.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her.
put on clothes
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was evening when he disembarked at the little pier.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
Frobishernoun
English explorer who led an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage to the orient; served under Drake and helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1535-1594)
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
GERALDINE
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From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evening when he disembarked at the little pier.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was evening when he disembarked at the little pier.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading It was evening when he disembarked at the little pier.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading GERALDINE On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evening when he disembarked at the little pier.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her.
accept gladly
From this reading She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive.
at the time that
From this reading It was evening when he disembarked at the little pier.
a Caucasian
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news.
