used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What you have said just now about the associations here strengthens my feeling about it.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "No," said Mary, "I don't remember that particular afternoon.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading What you have said just now about the associations here strengthens my feeling about it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Lilias," she said, suddenly, "you must go away from home for a while.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
cannot
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From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
don't
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From this reading "No," said Mary, "I don't remember that particular afternoon.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading What you have said just now about the associations here strengthens my feeling about it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Lilias," she said, suddenly, "you must go away from home for a while.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Lilias," she said, suddenly, "you must go away from home for a while.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Lilias," she said, suddenly, "you must go away from home for a while.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What you have said just now about the associations here strengthens my feeling about it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What you have said just now about the associations here strengthens my feeling about it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Lilias," she said, suddenly, "you must go away from home for a while.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No," said Mary, "I don't remember that particular afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
and nothing more
From this reading What you have said just now about the associations here strengthens my feeling about it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
Lilias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "No," said Mary, "I don't remember that particular afternoon.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Lilias," she said, suddenly, "you must go away from home for a while.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What you have said just now about the associations here strengthens my feeling about it.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," said Mary, "I don't remember that particular afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What you have said just now about the associations here strengthens my feeling about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "No," said Mary, "I don't remember that particular afternoon.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "No," said Mary, "I don't remember that particular afternoon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," said Mary, "I don't remember that particular afternoon.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
having a supporting base
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
strengthensverbUS /ˈstreŋθənz/
third-person singular of “strengthen” — make strong or stronger
From this reading What you have said just now about the associations here strengthens my feeling about it.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Lilias," she said, suddenly, "you must go away from home for a while.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No," said Mary, "I don't remember that particular afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I do know that he was always kind and considerate, especially to mother, and I cannot believe that it was not sincere."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What you have said just now about the associations here strengthens my feeling about it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Lilias," she said, suddenly, "you must go away from home for a while.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She gave a little sigh as she spoke; they were standing together at the window, and as Lilias leaned against the panes, gazing out, her attitude so languid and hopeless, the sharpened lines of her profile, all struck Mary with a chill misgiving.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lilias," she said, suddenly, "you must go away from home for a while.
