used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
Delia
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From this reading "Yes, indeed--Delia Vanuxem!"
any strong feeling
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think I should have known it," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think I should have known it," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I should have known it," he said.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, indeed--Delia Vanuxem!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think I should have known it," he said.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "I think I should have known it," he said.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think I should have known it," he said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I think I should have known it," he said.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I should have known it," he said.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
having come into contact
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
Vanuxem
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, indeed--Delia Vanuxem!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
accept gladly
From this reading "Welcome to you.
at the time that
From this reading The moment ceased to be so fanciful and curiously exalted when his hand was grasped and a big, kind palm laid on his shoulder, though Tom's face was full of emotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes," looking at him with an affection touched with something like reverence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Welcome to you.
