used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Are you very tired after you journey?”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading None of the inquiries which might have been anticipated followed those first words.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you very tired after you journey?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading None of the inquiries which might have been anticipated followed those first words.
Carmina
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From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
dearly loved
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading None of the inquiries which might have been anticipated followed those first words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
half-closed
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From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading None of the inquiries which might have been anticipated followed those first words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading None of the inquiries which might have been anticipated followed those first words.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “Are you very tired after you journey?”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading None of the inquiries which might have been anticipated followed those first words.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the inquiries which might have been anticipated followed those first words.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
TeresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading None of the inquiries which might have been anticipated followed those first words.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “Are you very tired after you journey?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards seven o’clock on the evening of Thursday, Carmina recognised Teresa for the first time.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Are you very tired after you journey?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading None of the inquiries which might have been anticipated followed those first words.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her half-closed eyes opened, as if from a long sleep: they rested on the old nurse without any appearance of surprise.
the words that are spoken
From this reading None of the inquiries which might have been anticipated followed those first words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am so glad to see you, my dear,” she said faintly.
