used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
barenessnoun
a bleak and desolate atmosphere
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Linda replied honestly that she enjoyed being with them extremely.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Linda replied honestly that she enjoyed being with them extremely.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Linda replied honestly that she enjoyed being with them extremely.
Feldt
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From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
Hallet
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From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Linda replied honestly that she enjoyed being with them extremely.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
Linda
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From this reading Linda replied honestly that she enjoyed being with them extremely.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
Lowrie
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From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind returned to her promise to Pleydon.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
Pleydon
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From this reading Her mind returned to her promise to Pleydon.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Her mind returned to her promise to Pleydon.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Linda replied honestly that she enjoyed being with them extremely.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her mind returned to her promise to Pleydon.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Linda replied honestly that she enjoyed being with them extremely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Linda replied honestly that she enjoyed being with them extremely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her mother's dislike, the heavy luxury of the Feldt apartment, held little attraction for her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Linda replied honestly that she enjoyed being with them extremely.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
unreasoningadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznɪŋ/
not based on reason or evidence
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She told herself that probably he had forgotten her existence, but she had a strong unreasoning conviction that this was not so.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Then, too, losing the sense of the bareness of the house Hallet Lowrie had built for his French wife, she began to find it surprisingly appealing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Linda replied honestly that she enjoyed being with them extremely.
