used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He seemed to have a sad sort of fascination for her.
amicableadjectiveUS /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
characterized by friendship and good will
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
lacking funds
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Norah, too, turned out to be a good-natured, unpretentious creature.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading He seemed to have a sad sort of fascination for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He seemed to have a sad sort of fascination for her.
set up or found
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Norah, too, turned out to be a good-natured, unpretentious creature.
grinsnounUS /ɡrɪnz/
plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seemed to have a sad sort of fascination for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to have a sad sort of fascination for her.
head-shakings
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From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
Norah
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From this reading Norah, too, turned out to be a good-natured, unpretentious creature.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
OP
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From this reading THE RISING OP THE TEMPEST.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Norah, too, turned out to be a good-natured, unpretentious creature.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE RISING OP THE TEMPEST.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He seemed to have a sad sort of fascination for her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to have a sad sort of fascination for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
in the near future
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He seemed to have a sad sort of fascination for her.
dependable
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading THE RISING OP THE TEMPEST.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RISING OP THE TEMPEST.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to have a sad sort of fascination for her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Norah, too, turned out to be a good-natured, unpretentious creature.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Nothing could be kinder than the stout homely lady's treatment of her guest.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Norah, too, turned out to be a good-natured, unpretentious creature.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading Norah, too, turned out to be a good-natured, unpretentious creature.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He caught her watching him sometimes with a queer expression of pity, which broke into amicable grins and head-shakings so soon as she found herself detected.
