used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading As dinner proceeded, the girl's excitement was manifest only in her transcendent coloring.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She was dropping naturally, as well as gracefully, into the most difficult requirements of her social novitiate.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
having made preparations
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading She was dropping naturally, as well as gracefully, into the most difficult requirements of her social novitiate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading As dinner proceeded, the girl's excitement was manifest only in her transcendent coloring.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading As dinner proceeded, the girl's excitement was manifest only in her transcendent coloring.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading She was dropping naturally, as well as gracefully, into the most difficult requirements of her social novitiate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
intelligentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtelɪdʒəntli/
in an intelligent manner
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was dropping naturally, as well as gracefully, into the most difficult requirements of her social novitiate.
immediately past
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading As dinner proceeded, the girl's excitement was manifest only in her transcendent coloring.
Mariposilla's
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From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
a particular point in time
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was dropping naturally, as well as gracefully, into the most difficult requirements of her social novitiate.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
as might be expected
From this reading She was dropping naturally, as well as gracefully, into the most difficult requirements of her social novitiate.
not any; not one
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
novitiatenoun
the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)
From this reading She was dropping naturally, as well as gracefully, into the most difficult requirements of her social novitiate.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
and nothing more
From this reading As dinner proceeded, the girl's excitement was manifest only in her transcendent coloring.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading As dinner proceeded, the girl's excitement was manifest only in her transcendent coloring.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading She was dropping naturally, as well as gracefully, into the most difficult requirements of her social novitiate.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She was dropping naturally, as well as gracefully, into the most difficult requirements of her social novitiate.
in the near future
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
transcendentadjectiveUS /trænˈsendənt/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading As dinner proceeded, the girl's excitement was manifest only in her transcendent coloring.
a shaky motion
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
WaltonsnounUS /ˈwɔːltənz/
plural of “walton” — English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was trembling slightly, I fancied, as I glanced at her from my opposite position, but in a moment she had controlled herself, and if the ordeal of dinner had at first appeared formidable, she soon forgot her fears in rapturous happiness.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading As upon the occasion of the Waltons' luncheon, she watched intelligently my every move, making no mistakes, as she received prettily the flattering attentions of those about her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She was dropping naturally, as well as gracefully, into the most difficult requirements of her social novitiate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading As we disposed ourselves about the friendly table in the cheerful dining room, I could see that Mariposilla's wildest desires were at last realized.
