used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
Chandlers
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From this reading Leonie had returned from her visit to the Chandlers.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
gotten under control
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
dearly loved
From this reading "You look tired and worn, dear!" exclaimed Mrs. Pryor, with motherly kindness.
Edith
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You look tired and worn, dear!" exclaimed Mrs. Pryor, with motherly kindness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leonie had returned from her visit to the Chandlers.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leonie had returned from her visit to the Chandlers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leonie had returned from her visit to the Chandlers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "You look tired and worn, dear!" exclaimed Mrs. Pryor, with motherly kindness.
Leonie
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From this reading Leonie had returned from her visit to the Chandlers.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You look tired and worn, dear!" exclaimed Mrs. Pryor, with motherly kindness.
Lynde
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading "You look tired and worn, dear!" exclaimed Mrs. Pryor, with motherly kindness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
much-needed
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From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
Pryor
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
Pyne
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Leonie had returned from her visit to the Chandlers.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
carry out
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leonie had returned from her visit to the Chandlers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "You look tired and worn, dear!" exclaimed Mrs. Pryor, with motherly kindness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leonie had returned from her visit to the Chandlers.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
up-stairs
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From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Leonie had returned from her visit to the Chandlers.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
showing sorrow
From this reading Her eyes showed traces of weeping, and her countenance contained the radiant glow of a saint that has received the gift of righteousness through suffering.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, and the Misses Pryor, together with Lynde and Edith Pyne, were in the library awaiting her, and as she entered she was warmly greeted, and a comfortable chair placed for her.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading "You look tired and worn, dear!" exclaimed Mrs. Pryor, with motherly kindness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look tired and worn, dear!" exclaimed Mrs. Pryor, with motherly kindness.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "I think it would be much better for you to go up-stairs and take a much-needed rest, than allow yourself to be tormented by these careless young people."
