used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am so glad! your mother has been telling me the news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
Barry's
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From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
brought into existence
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
Fred
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From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am so glad! your mother has been telling me the news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am so glad! your mother has been telling me the news.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am so glad! your mother has been telling me the news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am so glad! your mother has been telling me the news.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "I am so glad! your mother has been telling me the news.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
on one occasion
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
ottomannounUS /ˈɑːtəmən/
a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am so glad! your mother has been telling me the news.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
standing-place
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From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
Sylvie
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From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "I am so glad! your mother has been telling me the news.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not her hero, never had been indeed; and his pale face flushed at the remembrance of his once complacent claim to her regard.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, it is"-- She had held out her hands as she began her sentence, but as he took them she made a sudden pause.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was sitting in the room with his mother, but she sprang up from the low ottoman.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading WHEN Fred Lawrence came next day into Sylvie Barry's presence, there was a certain proud humility shining in his handsome face, that was now quite worn and thin; a dignity born of honor in having achieved at least a standing-place in the world.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am so glad! your mother has been telling me the news.
