used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
in addition
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
any thing at all
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was mere fancy of course, something he had just not noticed.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
and nothing more
From this reading It was mere fancy of course, something he had just not noticed.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
immediately past
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
Marcia's
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From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was mere fancy of course, something he had just not noticed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was mere fancy of course, something he had just not noticed.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was mere fancy of course, something he had just not noticed.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
platternounUS /ˈplætər/
a large shallow dish used for serving food
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
only a very short time before
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was mere fancy of course, something he had just not noticed.
make steady
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
having come into contact
From this reading Did he fancy it, or was there a new look upon her face, a more reserved bearing, less childish, more touched by sad knowledge of life and its bitterness?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
at the time that
From this reading Marcia’s cheeks were flushed when David came home to dinner, for at the last she had to hurry.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As he stood in the doorway of the wide kitchen and caught the odor of the steaming platter of green corn she was putting upon the table, David suddenly realized that he had eaten scarcely anything for breakfast.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Also, he felt a certain comfort from the sweet steady look of wistful sympathy in Marcia’s eyes.
