used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The old millionaire regards the young people curiously beneath his shaggy brows.
black-fringed
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From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The old millionaire regards the young people curiously beneath his shaggy brows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Something in their expressions makes him say, confidently:
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The old millionaire regards the young people curiously beneath his shaggy brows.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Something in their expressions makes him say, confidently:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
the act of giving
From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something in their expressions makes him say, confidently:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old millionaire regards the young people curiously beneath his shaggy brows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
set down according to a plan
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
Langton's
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From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Something in their expressions makes him say, confidently:
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The old millionaire regards the young people curiously beneath his shaggy brows.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old millionaire regards the young people curiously beneath his shaggy brows.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The old millionaire regards the young people curiously beneath his shaggy brows.
continue talking
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The old millionaire regards the young people curiously beneath his shaggy brows.
Reine
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From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
express in words
From this reading Something in their expressions makes him say, confidently:
sea-breeze
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From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading The old millionaire regards the young people curiously beneath his shaggy brows.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something in their expressions makes him say, confidently:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Something in their expressions makes him say, confidently:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sociable breakfast for three being laid in Mr. Langton's room, the small party proceed to enjoy it, Vane and Reine with appetites sharpened by the early morning air, and the sharp sea-breeze.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," Reine answers, giving him a radiant glance from under her drooping, black-fringed lashes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have come to an understanding regarding that secret mission, you two, I see."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The old millionaire regards the young people curiously beneath his shaggy brows.
