used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
Dinah
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From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She thanked him, and he sat down at Scott's invitation and fell into a troubled silence.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
Eustace
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From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She thanked him, and he sat down at Scott's invitation and fell into a troubled silence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
death of a person
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She thanked him, and he sat down at Scott's invitation and fell into a troubled silence.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading She thanked him, and he sat down at Scott's invitation and fell into a troubled silence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
and nothing more
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
marshalling
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From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
come together
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
new-comer
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From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
on one occasion
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
readjustverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/
adjust anew
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She thanked him, and he sat down at Scott's invitation and fell into a troubled silence.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading She thanked him, and he sat down at Scott's invitation and fell into a troubled silence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thanked him, and he sat down at Scott's invitation and fell into a troubled silence.
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading She thanked him, and he sat down at Scott's invitation and fell into a troubled silence.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She thanked him, and he sat down at Scott's invitation and fell into a troubled silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading She thanked him, and he sat down at Scott's invitation and fell into a troubled silence.
unqualifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
not limited or restricted
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE VICTORY The return of Sir Eustace, marshalling the Vicar before him, put an end to further confidences.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Eustace was looking decidedly formidable, and it was not difficult to see that he had just given an unqualified refusal to his visitor's earnest request.
which person or people
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dinah rose nervously to receive the new-comer--a tall, thin man, elderly, with a grave, intellectual face and courteous manner, who looked at her with a gleam of surprise as he took her shyly proffered hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is a great privilege to meet you," he said then, and Dinah perceived at once that he had prepared that remark for someone much more imposing than herself, and had not time to readjust it.
