used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She withdrew her hand from his, shook her head sadly, and said:-- "No, Doctor; that can never be.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She withdrew her hand from his, shook her head sadly, and said:-- "No, Doctor; that can never be.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She withdrew her hand from his, shook her head sadly, and said:-- "No, Doctor; that can never be.
Dr
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From this reading Very unexpected was Dr. Gresham's proposal to Iola.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
one or the other of two
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
the organ of sight
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
Gresham'snounUS /ˈɡreʃəmz/
possessive form of “gresham” — English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading Very unexpected was Dr. Gresham's proposal to Iola.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She withdrew her hand from his, shook her head sadly, and said:-- "No, Doctor; that can never be.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
Iola
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From this reading Very unexpected was Dr. Gresham's proposal to Iola.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
not any; not one
From this reading She withdrew her hand from his, shook her head sadly, and said:-- "No, Doctor; that can never be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Very unexpected was Dr. Gresham's proposal to Iola.
REJECTEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading She withdrew her hand from his, shook her head sadly, and said:-- "No, Doctor; that can never be.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She withdrew her hand from his, shook her head sadly, and said:-- "No, Doctor; that can never be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She withdrew her hand from his, shook her head sadly, and said:-- "No, Doctor; that can never be.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
SUITORnounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading A REJECTED SUITOR.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
tell-tale
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From this reading As he held her hand in his a tell-tale flush rose to her cheek, a look of grateful surprise beamed from her eye, but it was almost immediately succeeded by an air of inexpressible sadness, a drooping of her eyelids, and an increasing pallor of her cheek.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She withdrew her hand from his, shook her head sadly, and said:-- "No, Doctor; that can never be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Very unexpected was Dr. Gresham's proposal to Iola.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Very unexpected was Dr. Gresham's proposal to Iola.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very unexpected was Dr. Gresham's proposal to Iola.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very unexpected was Dr. Gresham's proposal to Iola.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had heartily enjoyed his society and highly valued his friendship, but he had never been associated in her mind with either love or marriage.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading She withdrew her hand from his, shook her head sadly, and said:-- "No, Doctor; that can never be.
