used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
a long fixed look
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She hoped he would light a cigarette to-night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
inchoateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkoʊət/
only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
and nothing more
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She hoped he would light a cigarette to-night.
provided with artificial light
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
love-making
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From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
a particular point in time
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
with low volume
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
be seated
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
TeresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
very small
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She hoped he would light a cigarette to-night.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no expectation of love-making in her mind, far less of a formal declaration; she was content just to sit by his side, and leaning back in her seat be able to gaze her fill at the strong, dark form.
at the time that
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On a previous occasion he had given her the reins to hold while he lit a cigarette, and the picture of his face illumined by the tiny flame of the match would remain for life in her mental gallery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
the words that are spoken
From this reading If the inchoate thoughts of the girl's mind could have been translated into words at that moment, they would have made a poem, but Teresa had not the gift of expression.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Teresa had looked forward with keenest anticipation to this moment when she and Dane would sit quietly together in the friendly dark.
