used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
(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 "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently I need not introduce you to my cousin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
constrainedlyadverb
in a constrained manner
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Apparently I need not introduce you to my cousin.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You never told me that you had met him?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You never told me that you had met him?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Apparently I need not introduce you to my cousin.
Laline
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From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
Lina
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From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
Lorin
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From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You never told me that you had met him?"
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading You never told me that you had met him?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Apparently I need not introduce you to my cousin.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Apparently I need not introduce you to my cousin.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You never told me that you had met him?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Lina," the latter exclaimed, "I am so sorry I could not come before.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apparently I need not introduce you to my cousin.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading You never told me that you had met him?"
Vandeleur's
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From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
Wallace'snounUS /ˈwɔːləsəz/
possessive form of “wallace” — 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 A look of astonishment passed into old Alexander Wallace's face, and into that of Lorin an expression of acute vexation as they stood in the open doorway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Apparently I need not introduce you to my cousin.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your cousin visited Mrs. Vandeleur's yesterday afternoon, but I was out of the room nearly all the time," said Laline, constrainedly.
