used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Imogen began to feel nervous in another sense.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are right," he said quietly; "there's no one like him."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Imogen began to feel nervous in another sense.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were in the dancing-room by this time.
dancing-room
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From this reading They were in the dancing-room by this time.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Imogen began to feel nervous in another sense.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are right," he said quietly; "there's no one like him."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You are right," he said quietly; "there's no one like him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
Imogen
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From this reading Imogen began to feel nervous in another sense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
something that is lost
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
easily agitated
From this reading Imogen began to feel nervous in another sense.
not any; not one
From this reading "You are right," he said quietly; "there's no one like him."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You are right," he said quietly; "there's no one like him."
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
with low volume
From this reading "You are right," he said quietly; "there's no one like him."
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You are right," he said quietly; "there's no one like him."
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are right," he said quietly; "there's no one like him."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Imogen began to feel nervous in another sense.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are right," he said quietly; "there's no one like him."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in the dancing-room by this time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were in the dancing-room by this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were in the dancing-room by this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading There was admiration in it undoubtedly-- admiration as respectful as it was genuine; but there was something of questioning, of slight misgiving in the eyes that now and then looked so like his brother's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in the dancing-room by this time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For she felt that Robin was looking at her with an expression she was at a loss to understand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are right," he said quietly; "there's no one like him."
