used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Indeed, as she crossed to the fireplace a distinct limp was apparent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, as she crossed to the fireplace a distinct limp was apparent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Still her face had gained in beauty, and the masses of her red bronze hair glinted bright as ever.
Belgravia
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From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Still her face had gained in beauty, and the masses of her red bronze hair glinted bright as ever.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading Still her face had gained in beauty, and the masses of her red bronze hair glinted bright as ever.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
placed crosswise
From this reading Indeed, as she crossed to the fireplace a distinct limp was apparent.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Indeed, as she crossed to the fireplace a distinct limp was apparent.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
drawing-room
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From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
at any time
From this reading Still her face had gained in beauty, and the masses of her red bronze hair glinted bright as ever.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Indeed, as she crossed to the fireplace a distinct limp was apparent.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Still her face had gained in beauty, and the masses of her red bronze hair glinted bright as ever.
glinted
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From this reading Still her face had gained in beauty, and the masses of her red bronze hair glinted bright as ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Still her face had gained in beauty, and the masses of her red bronze hair glinted bright as ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, as she crossed to the fireplace a distinct limp was apparent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Indeed, as she crossed to the fireplace a distinct limp was apparent.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
Marrion
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From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Still her face had gained in beauty, and the masses of her red bronze hair glinted bright as ever.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
MuirnounUS /mjʊr/
United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Still her face had gained in beauty, and the masses of her red bronze hair glinted bright as ever.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still her face had gained in beauty, and the masses of her red bronze hair glinted bright as ever.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
very small
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The woman seated at a table by the window in the small drawing-room of a tiny house in one of the back streets of Belgravia laid down her work and rose.
a late time of life
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Peter Muir wishes to know if he can see you, ma'am," said the servant.
youthfulnessnoun
the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person
From this reading It was Marrion Paul; but she was seven years older and neither face nor figure had quite the same buoyant youthfulness.
