used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I was so afraid you wouldn't come!" he murmured.
(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 Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
Cavan
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From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
Clare
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From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I was so afraid you wouldn't come!" he murmured.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
demurelyadverbUS /dɪˈmjʊrli/
in a demure manner
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
endeavoured
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From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I was so afraid you wouldn't come!" he murmured.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was so afraid you wouldn't come!" he murmured.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
Laline
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From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
manipulationnounUS /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "I was so afraid you wouldn't come!" he murmured.
not any; not one
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
outshineverbUS /ˈaʊtʃaɪn/
shine brighter than
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
only a very short time before
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I was so afraid you wouldn't come!" he murmured.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
tea-urn
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From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was so afraid you wouldn't come!" he murmured.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
at the time that
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Laline that Wallace Armstrong made no attempt to disguise the look of triumphant delight which spread over his face when she placed her hand in his.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
belonging to which person
From this reading Miss Cavan could not, however, complain that the companion whose presence she so much objected to endeavoured in any way to outshine her in conversation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Laline scarcely spoke at all during tea, at which meal she presided behind the tea-urn, her manipulation of which filled Wallace with secret rapture.
wouldn't
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From this reading "I was so afraid you wouldn't come!" he murmured.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was so afraid you wouldn't come!" he murmured.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was much pleased to accept your kind invitation," she returned, demurely, while Clare shot a quick glance of jealous inquiry from one to the other.
