used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DREAM ENDED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As the party marched out into the open air there was an appearance of constraint about them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
from appearances alone
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As the party marched out into the open air there was an appearance of constraint about them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
Camille
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From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
commingledverbUS /kɑːˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “commingle” — mix or blend
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
consolatoryadjective
affording comfort or solace
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading As the party marched out into the open air there was an appearance of constraint about them.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A DREAM ENDED.
ENDEDadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A DREAM ENDED.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
glove-fastening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the party marched out into the open air there was an appearance of constraint about them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
and nothing more
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading As the party marched out into the open air there was an appearance of constraint about them.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
and nothing more
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As the party marched out into the open air there was an appearance of constraint about them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the party marched out into the open air there was an appearance of constraint about them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As the party marched out into the open air there was an appearance of constraint about them.
petulancenounUS /ˈpetʃələns/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
surreptitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəs/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the party marched out into the open air there was an appearance of constraint about them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As the party marched out into the open air there was an appearance of constraint about them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joyce could only hope nothing had been heard in the corridor, but her first surreptitious glance was not consolatory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
which person or people
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Camille, with an expression oddly commingled of mirth and petulance, was intensely busy with her glove-fastening, while the broad back of George Dalton, who was apparently as busy gazing from a barred window against a stone wall, had a most uncanny look of intelligence about it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As for the sheriff--he did not try to conceal the grin with which he looked at that back, and then at Joyce, who would have given a large slice of her fortune for a sheltering veil to cover her face, just then.
