used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
(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 She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
ENTOMBEDverbUS /enˈtuːmd/
past form of “entomb” — place in a grave or tomb
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
eyelashnounUS /ˈaɪlæʃ/
any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
with resolute determination
From this reading She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
frontedverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪd/
past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
engage in
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
not any; not one
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
on one occasion
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
believed likely
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was so thoroughly feminine that her acknowledgment came as a distinct shock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
which person or people
From this reading ENTOMBED I had not suspected it; however obvious it may appear now to those who read this tale, the possibility that she had been masquerading in an officer's uniform, indulging in warlike deeds, had never once occurred to me.
withdrawingverbUS /wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She read all this in my face, but fronted me without the quiver of an eyelash, firmly withdrawing her hand.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had, it is true, seen sufficient of life to be of charitable mind, and yet there was that within me which instantly revolted.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is easy to perceive your disapproval," she said more coldly, "but I have no further explanation to make.
