used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This is always a scientific possibility.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
ANONYMOUSadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
back-kitchen
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From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading To fit the face to a given character is obviously the reverse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading To fit the face to a given character is obviously the reverse.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
hook-nose
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From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
Ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading To fit the face to a given character is obviously the reverse.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
plebeiannounUS /pləˈbiːən/
one of the common people
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading This is always a scientific possibility.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading To fit the face to a given character is obviously the reverse.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading This is always a scientific possibility.
Sellwood
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From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
snub-nose
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From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
dependable
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To fit the face to a given character is obviously the reverse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is always a scientific possibility.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER It is comparatively easy to read a character from a face.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
which person or people
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had nourished visions of a tall and stately figure with a hook-nose and an exquisitely supercilious smile; whereas her Ladyship was decidedly short, and extremely stout, with as plebeian a snub-nose and as broad a grin as any in her own back-kitchen.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading And those who knew the worst of Lady Caroline Sellwood, before making her acquaintance, received, on that occasion, something like a shock.
