used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The face under the shadow of the mantilla was so arch and piquant, Keith could not disguise his admiration.
aflameadjectiveUS /əˈfleɪm/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading The face under the shadow of the mantilla was so arch and piquant, Keith could not disguise his admiration.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The face under the shadow of the mantilla was so arch and piquant, Keith could not disguise his admiration.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
the act of departing
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading The face under the shadow of the mantilla was so arch and piquant, Keith could not disguise his admiration.
donningverbUS /ˈdɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
duplicatingverbUS /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face under the shadow of the mantilla was so arch and piquant, Keith could not disguise his admiration.
falterverbUS /ˈfɔːltər/
be unsure or weak
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
a young female
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
Keith
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From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
Maclaire
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From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
mantillanounUS /mænˈtɪlə/
a woman's silk or lace scarf
From this reading The face under the shadow of the mantilla was so arch and piquant, Keith could not disguise his admiration.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
a particular point in time
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
easily agitated
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
not any; not one
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading The face under the shadow of the mantilla was so arch and piquant, Keith could not disguise his admiration.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
compacted by ironing
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The face under the shadow of the mantilla was so arch and piquant, Keith could not disguise his admiration.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The face under the shadow of the mantilla was so arch and piquant, Keith could not disguise his admiration.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The face under the shadow of the mantilla was so arch and piquant, Keith could not disguise his admiration.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading With cheeks aflame and eyes sparkling, yet speaking with a voice revealing no falter, she pressed his arm and declared herself prepared for the ordeal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Hope discovered very little difficulty in duplicating the outer garments Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wearing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
which person or people
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl was in a flutter of nervous excitement as she hastened about the room, donning her few requirements of masquerade, yet Keith noted with appreciation that she became perceptibly cooler as the moment of departure approached.
but in spite of that
From this reading The colors, indeed, were not exactly the same, yet this difference was not sufficient to be noticeable at night by the eyes of a man who had no reason to suspect deceit.
