used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading She was obviously a young person of italics, a human exclamation-point, enthusiastic, irrepressible.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
EVELYN
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From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
exclamation-point
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was obviously a young person of italics, a human exclamation-point, enthusiastic, irrepressible.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading She was obviously a young person of italics, a human exclamation-point, enthusiastic, irrepressible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading She was obviously a young person of italics, a human exclamation-point, enthusiastic, irrepressible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading She was obviously a young person of italics, a human exclamation-point, enthusiastic, irrepressible.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was obviously a young person of italics, a human exclamation-point, enthusiastic, irrepressible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
a human being
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
pertadjectiveUS /pɜːrt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
quizzicallyadverb
in a quizzical and questioning manner
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
ROGERSnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
a particular situation
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
in a strange manner
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading She was not exactly the type of person he had anticipated encountering in a murder investigation.
ultra-fashionable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
someone who visits
From this reading He motioned his visitor to a chair and seated himself opposite, regarding her quizzically.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS EVELYN ROGERS Carroll was more than amused; he was keenly interested.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
but in spite of that
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was obviously a young person of italics, a human exclamation-point, enthusiastic, irrepressible.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading From the tip of her pert little hat to the toes of her ultra-fashionable shoes she was expressive of the independent rising generation--a generation wiser in the ways of the world than that from which it was sprung--a generation strangely bereft of genuine youth, yet charming in an entirely modern and unique manner.
