used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
in addition
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She talked easily, with a flash of white teeth, a sparkling eye, and graceful gestures.
the organ of sight
From this reading She talked easily, with a flash of white teeth, a sparkling eye, and graceful gestures.
Fernandez
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From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading She talked easily, with a flash of white teeth, a sparkling eye, and graceful gestures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
frivolitynounUS /frəˈvɑːləti/
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
GALLEONnounUS /ˈɡæliən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading She talked easily, with a flash of white teeth, a sparkling eye, and graceful gestures.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading She talked easily, with a flash of white teeth, a sparkling eye, and graceful gestures.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
not any; not one
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
Señorita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading She talked easily, with a flash of white teeth, a sparkling eye, and graceful gestures.
stewardessnounUS /ˈstuːərdəs/
a woman steward on an airplane
From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She talked easily, with a flash of white teeth, a sparkling eye, and graceful gestures.
Tarragona
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From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading She talked easily, with a flash of white teeth, a sparkling eye, and graceful gestures.
TeresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They also conveyed the impression that she had no time for sentiment or frivolity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
traysnounUS /treɪz/
plural of “tray” — an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GREAT GALLEON Señorita Teresa Fernandez was the stewardess of the _Tarragona_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
at the time that
From this reading The ladies were apt to confide their affairs to her when she carried the breakfast trays to their rooms.
a Caucasian
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She talked easily, with a flash of white teeth, a sparkling eye, and graceful gestures.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A dark, handsome young woman, she wore a cap and uniform of white, severely plain, that were singularly becoming.
