aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you tired, Daphne?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He came in rather consciously, glancing at his wife in hesitation.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
Barnes
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From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came in rather consciously, glancing at his wife in hesitation.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
without doubt or question
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading He came in rather consciously, glancing at his wife in hesitation.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading "Are you tired, Daphne?"
Dr
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From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
set up or found
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He came in rather consciously, glancing at his wife in hesitation.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came in rather consciously, glancing at his wife in hesitation.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He came in rather consciously, glancing at his wife in hesitation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came in rather consciously, glancing at his wife in hesitation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
of the present time and place
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
Lelius
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From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
on the contrary
From this reading He came in rather consciously, glancing at his wife in hesitation.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
Roger
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From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Are you tired, Daphne?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Barnes, however, made no immediate reference to the matter which was in truth filling her mind.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He came in rather consciously, glancing at his wife in hesitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She avoided her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom were clearly anxious to capture her attention; and, by way of protecting herself from them, she spent the late afternoon in looking through Italian photographs with Dr. Lelius.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But about seven o'clock Roger found her lying on her sofa, her hands clasped behind her head--frowning--the lips working.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you tired, Daphne?"
