used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You are welcome!” said Mrs. Avenel, in a firm voice.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are welcome!” said Mrs. Avenel, in a firm voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
Avenel
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From this reading “You are welcome!” said Mrs. Avenel, in a firm voice.
blinkverbUS /blɪŋk/
briefly shut the eyes
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “The gentleman is heartily welcome,” cried poor John.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The young man entered the neat, prim, formal parlour.
the organ of sight
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
Fairfield
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From this reading “It is your grandson, Leonard Fairfield,” said Mrs. Avenel.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “You are welcome!” said Mrs. Avenel, in a firm voice.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The young man entered the neat, prim, formal parlour.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
a man of refinement
From this reading “The gentleman is heartily welcome,” cried poor John.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading “It is your grandson, Leonard Fairfield,” said Mrs. Avenel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading “The gentleman is heartily welcome,” cried poor John.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You are welcome!” said Mrs. Avenel, in a firm voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The gentleman is heartily welcome,” cried poor John.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is your grandson, Leonard Fairfield,” said Mrs. Avenel.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “The gentleman is heartily welcome,” cried poor John.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading “It is your grandson, Leonard Fairfield,” said Mrs. Avenel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man entered the neat, prim, formal parlour.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “You are welcome!” said Mrs. Avenel, in a firm voice.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The young man entered the neat, prim, formal parlour.
Nora's
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From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The young man entered the neat, prim, formal parlour.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “The gentleman is heartily welcome,” cried poor John.
primverbUS /prɪm/
assume a prim appearance
From this reading The young man entered the neat, prim, formal parlour.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are welcome!” said Mrs. Avenel, in a firm voice.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young man entered the neat, prim, formal parlour.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “You are welcome!” said Mrs. Avenel, in a firm voice.
accept gladly
From this reading “You are welcome!” said Mrs. Avenel, in a firm voice.
which person or people
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading But John, who had risen with knocking knees, gazed hard at Leonard, and then fell on his breast, sobbing aloud, “Nora’s eyes!--he has a blink in his eye like Nora’s.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are welcome!” said Mrs. Avenel, in a firm voice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man entered the neat, prim, formal parlour.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is your grandson, Leonard Fairfield,” said Mrs. Avenel.
