used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
in addition
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
Alstyne
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From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
Alstyne's
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From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
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 Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two men stood silently regarding each other.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
ferret-like
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From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
not accessible to view
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men stood silently regarding each other.
MISJUDGEDverbUS /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒd/
past form of “misjudge” — judge incorrectly
From this reading MISJUDGED.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two men stood silently regarding each other.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The two men stood silently regarding each other.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
senator'snounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
without speaking
From this reading The two men stood silently regarding each other.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
having a supporting base
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The two men stood silently regarding each other.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men stood silently regarding each other.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
Vernon
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From this reading Mrs. Vernon, still hanging on the senator’s arm, glanced from one to the other, and thoroughly enjoyed the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
in or at the place that
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
which person or people
From this reading Silence in the conservatory, where we left Senator Van Alstyne standing, red and angry, in the presence of the stranger who was also his guest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Van Alstyne’s ferret-like eyes glowed with a lurid light, an unpleasant sneer curled his sensual lip, half hidden by the long, carefully kept mustache.
