used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
(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 Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
babbleverbUS /ˈbæbəl/
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
breakfasted
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From this reading The next morning Paul breakfasted on the terrace.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
dark-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
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 And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
a particular point in time
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Paul breakfasted on the terrace.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Paul breakfasted on the terrace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning Paul breakfasted on the terrace.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The next morning Paul breakfasted on the terrace.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
pergolanounUS /ˈpɜːrɡələ/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
that is looked for
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The gay greetings of old friends, the pleasant babble in the breakfast room ill suited his reflective mood.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The next morning Paul breakfasted on the terrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Paul breakfasted on the terrace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And as he sat alone under the fragrant pergola enjoying his cigarette and dividing his attention between his coffee and the Paris Edition of the _Herald_, a pale, dark-haired lady passed by as she sought the terrace for an early stroll.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
accept gladly
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Paul's eyes were on his paper at that moment--and if the lady's well-bred glance lingered on him for a brief instant as he turned the pages of the daily, he was all unconscious of her presence.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps the lady may have seen something about the strong, wholesome, well-groomed Englishman that pleased her, perhaps she was simply glad to be alive upon that glorious morning, with the bracing breeze blowing fresh from the lake, and the sun sending his welcome rays down upon the mountainside.
