used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And it came thus abruptly out of a face whose expression was normally rather severe.
quickly and without warning
From this reading And it came thus abruptly out of a face whose expression was normally rather severe.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
any thing at all
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Probably of the same mentality was her habit of what Sabre called "flying up."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And it came thus abruptly out of a face whose expression was normally rather severe.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And it came thus abruptly out of a face whose expression was normally rather severe.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
moving swiftly
From this reading Probably of the same mentality was her habit of what Sabre called "flying up."
an established custom
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it came thus abruptly out of a face whose expression was normally rather severe.
and nothing more
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
Mabel
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From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
mentalitynounUS /menˈtæləti/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Probably of the same mentality was her habit of what Sabre called "flying up."
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading And it came thus abruptly out of a face whose expression was normally rather severe.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
held or filled or in use
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And it came thus abruptly out of a face whose expression was normally rather severe.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably of the same mentality was her habit of what Sabre called "flying up."
on the contrary
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
SabrenounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Probably of the same mentality was her habit of what Sabre called "flying up."
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading And it came thus abruptly out of a face whose expression was normally rather severe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
thirtiethadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrtiəθ/
coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And it came thus abruptly out of a face whose expression was normally rather severe.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Probably of the same mentality was her habit of what Sabre called "flying up."
precisely as stated
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Probably of the same mentality was her habit of what Sabre called "flying up."
at the time that
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
belonging to which person
From this reading And it came thus abruptly out of a face whose expression was normally rather severe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her habit of sudden laughter, rather loud, which Sabre first noticed in connection with their differing views on the mean streets visit, was rather characteristic of her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her laugh came suddenly, and very heartily, at anything that amused her and without her first smiling or suggesting by any other sign that she was amused.
a late time of life
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading I Mabel was two years younger than Sabre, twenty-five at the time of her marriage and just past her thirtieth birthday when the separate rooms were first occupied.
