used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
in addition
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
eagerly desirous
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading But what was it that Evelyn had required of Mary and that Mary had bluntly refused to do?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But what was it that Evelyn had required of Mary and that Mary had bluntly refused to do?
increase twofold
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
to come or go into
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
Evelyn
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From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
Evelyn's
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From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But what was it that Evelyn had required of Mary and that Mary had bluntly refused to do?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
and nothing more
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
others
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From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
PUZZLEverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading But what was it that Evelyn had required of Mary and that Mary had bluntly refused to do?
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But what was it that Evelyn had required of Mary and that Mary had bluntly refused to do?
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
cut with a saw
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But what was it that Evelyn had required of Mary and that Mary had bluntly refused to do?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Evelyn did not enter the dining-room until after the others had began their meal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what was it that Evelyn had required of Mary and that Mary had bluntly refused to do?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what was it that Evelyn had required of Mary and that Mary had bluntly refused to do?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Despite the air of careless indifference with which she took her seat, Grace fancied she saw a gleam of anxiety in her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
woebegoneadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊbɪɡɔːn/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading A DOUBLE PUZZLE Mary Reynolds slipped into her place at dinner that night with red eyelids and a woebegone expression on her small face.
the words that are spoken
From this reading From the few words she had overheard she understood not only the meaning of Mary's dejection, but also of Evelyn's anxious look.
