used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
APPLICANTnounUS /ˈæplɪkənt/
a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
by-gone
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From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
a young female
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
Harlowe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
by chance
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading If she possessed hair it was not visible under the small round hat of a by-gone style which set down upon her head like a helmet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE APPLICANT "This is Harlowe House, isn't it?" was the sharp question that assailed Grace's ears.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was a girl of perhaps eighteen, although there was a strained, anxious expression in her large brown eyes that made her look positively aged, an effect which the three deep lines in her high projecting forehead served to emphasize.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Grace's eyes traveled in amazement over the curious little stranger within her gates.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes."
