used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
drawing-room
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From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
opinion or judgment
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
Greville
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From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
set afire or burning
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
LUKE'SnounUS /luːks/
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading LUKE'S MOTHER.
engage in
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
and nothing more
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
a particular point in time
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading LUKE'S MOTHER.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
cut with a saw
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
a male human offspring
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Greville blinked as she opened the drawing-room door and faced the bright light.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading So she merely blinked, and for a moment shaded her eyes with her hand, saying, "My eyes are not used to such brilliance."
precisely as stated
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her economical soul saw at a glance that all three lights were lighted, but she refrained from making a remark.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Loving her son as she did, she had come determined to make friends with his probably incapable wife, and knew that to remark at the very beginning on the reckless extravagance displayed, would not help her resolve.
