used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
Agatha
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From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
(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 THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She quietly dropped the note--it did not seem worth while to fling it--into the stove.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading She quietly dropped the note--it did not seem worth while to fling it--into the stove.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
divisible by two
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She quietly dropped the note--it did not seem worth while to fling it--into the stove.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
half-amused
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From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
half-frozen
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From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
Hawtrey
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From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She quietly dropped the note--it did not seem worth while to fling it--into the stove.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
mail-carrier
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From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
a brief written record
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
and nothing more
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
with low volume
From this reading She quietly dropped the note--it did not seem worth while to fling it--into the stove.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
releasingadjectiveUS /riˈliːsɪŋ/
emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
the act of searching for something
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She quietly dropped the note--it did not seem worth while to fling it--into the stove.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading She quietly dropped the note--it did not seem worth while to fling it--into the stove.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gregory, as she realized now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She quietly dropped the note--it did not seem worth while to fling it--into the stove.
a Caucasian
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
which person or people
From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW Next morning, the mail-carrier, who, half-frozen and white all over, drove up to the homestead out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The note was brief, and Agatha read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the embarrassing situation gracefully.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading She quietly dropped the note--it did not seem worth while to fling it--into the stove.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This attitude, however, was only what she had expected, and she recognized that it was characteristic of Hawtrey that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of seeking an interview.
