used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "YOU ARE GOING TO SPOIL MY LIFE."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Two days had passed since Miss Hastings' arrival.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
terminate
From this reading Miss Darrell was the first to break it.
Darrell
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From this reading Miss Darrell was the first to break it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days had passed since Miss Hastings' arrival.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Miss Darrell was the first to break it.
the act of departing
From this reading "YOU ARE GOING TO SPOIL MY LIFE."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two days had passed since Miss Hastings' arrival.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Two days had passed since Miss Hastings' arrival.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Darrell was the first to break it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "YOU ARE GOING TO SPOIL MY LIFE."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Pauline, with a smile on her lips, sat opposite to her, and there was profound silence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Two days had passed since Miss Hastings' arrival.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "YOU ARE GOING TO SPOIL MY LIFE."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Pauline, with a smile on her lips, sat opposite to her, and there was profound silence.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two days had passed since Miss Hastings' arrival.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading Pauline, with a smile on her lips, sat opposite to her, and there was profound silence.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Pauline, with a smile on her lips, sat opposite to her, and there was profound silence.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Pauline, with a smile on her lips, sat opposite to her, and there was profound silence.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Two days had passed since Miss Hastings' arrival.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Pauline, with a smile on her lips, sat opposite to her, and there was profound silence.
SPOILverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading "YOU ARE GOING TO SPOIL MY LIFE."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pauline, with a smile on her lips, sat opposite to her, and there was profound silence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "YOU ARE GOING TO SPOIL MY LIFE."
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days had passed since Miss Hastings' arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
at the time that
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On a beautiful morning, when the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees, she sat in the study, with an expression of deepest anxiety, of deepest thought on her face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "YOU ARE GOING TO SPOIL MY LIFE."
