used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
placed crosswise
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
dark-eyed
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From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
distinguished-looking
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From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
diviningverbUS /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
ELFREDA'S
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From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
to come or go into
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
a young female
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
gownedadjective
wearing a gown
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
not any; not one
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
participantsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənts/
plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
singlingverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
tailoredadjectiveUS /ˈteɪlərd/
severely simple in line or design
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The tall, distinguished-looking man who accompanied her was easily identified as the happy party of the second part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading J. ELFREDA'S MASTER STROKE As the twilight of a perfect September day deepened into purple night, a little company of persons crossed the threshold of the quaint Little Church Around the Corner.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though few in number it was a gathering strongly fortified by warm affection.
which person or people
From this reading The several passers-by who chanced to see this small procession enter the unpretentious sanctuary had no difficulty in divining their purpose or singling out the chief participants in the affair.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The face of the beautiful, dark-eyed girl, gowned in a smart tailored coat suit of brown, wore the shy radiance of a bride.
