used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I haven't dared open a paper since Monday morning."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
in addition
From this reading Rush also was in high spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
Balfame
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From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better not."
chiselled
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From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
courtroomnounUS /ˈkɔːrtruːm/
a room in which a lawcourt sits
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I haven't dared open a paper since Monday morning."
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
haven't
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From this reading "I haven't dared open a paper since Monday morning."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Rush also was in high spirits.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
without good reason
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "I haven't dared open a paper since Monday morning."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I haven't dared open a paper since Monday morning."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Better not."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "I haven't dared open a paper since Monday morning."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "I haven't dared open a paper since Monday morning."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
move hurridly
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I haven't dared open a paper since Monday morning."
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Rush also was in high spirits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rush also was in high spirits.
which person or people
From this reading "I almost feel that I have the courage to look at the sketches of myself in the papers," she said lightly to Rush, who escorted her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Balfame walked back through the now familiar tunnel more hopeful and elated than any one in the courtroom would have inferred from her chiselled manner.
