used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading She waved her bag with a smile of recognition, and carried a chair to the corner.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
Beverley
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From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She waved her bag with a smile of recognition, and carried a chair to the corner.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She waved her bag with a smile of recognition, and carried a chair to the corner.
Chumley
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From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
a female human offspring
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
true confidential information
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
opinion or judgment
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
full-sized
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From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
furthermostadjective
(comparatives of “far”) most remote in space or time or order
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
Grizel
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From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
herringnounUS /ˈherɪŋ/
valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
of an obscure nature
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
parishionernounUS /pərˈɪʃənər/
a member of a parish
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
plumber's
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From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading She waved her bag with a smile of recognition, and carried a chair to the corner.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
seamsnounUS /siːmz/
plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She waved her bag with a smile of recognition, and carried a chair to the corner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
up to a particular time
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was not the first time that Chumley had noticed the extraordinary intimacy between Mrs Martin Beverley and "poor Miss Bruce."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
tradesmen's
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From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading She waved her bag with a smile of recognition, and carried a chair to the corner.
which person or people
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grizel beamed back, but continued her scrutiny, till finally in the furthermost corner she discovered the figure of that lonely parishioner who was neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring,--Miss Bruce, the retired plumber's daughter, to whom she had introduced herself at the church decorations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She waved her bag with a smile of recognition, and carried a chair to the corner.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The tradesmen's wives who had been eagerly drinking in the details of her costume, immediately lowered their eyes to their seams, but from every other face beamed a message of invitation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Grizel took the work presented to her,--a full-sized garment of mysterious intent,--and glanced in questioning fashion round the room.
