used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading "How guilty Nan Barrington acts," she said softly to the girl at her side.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
in addition
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
Barrington
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From this reading "How guilty Nan Barrington acts," she said softly to the girl at her side.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
dreadsnounUS /dredz/
plural of “dread” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
set up or found
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
a young female
From this reading "How guilty Nan Barrington acts," she said softly to the girl at her side.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "How guilty Nan Barrington acts," she said softly to the girl at her side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
How
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From this reading "How guilty Nan Barrington acts," she said softly to the girl at her side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
held up in the air
From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
Metcalf
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From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
Muriel
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From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
Muriel's
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From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
many times at short intervals
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
and nothing more
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
Phyllis
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From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
refectorynoun
a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How guilty Nan Barrington acts," she said softly to the girl at her side.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How guilty Nan Barrington acts," she said softly to the girl at her side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "How guilty Nan Barrington acts," she said softly to the girl at her side.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
with low volume
From this reading "How guilty Nan Barrington acts," she said softly to the girl at her side.
express a supposition
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
express in words
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How guilty Nan Barrington acts," she said softly to the girl at her side.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Muriel's pale blue eyes turned toward her friend and her brows were lifted questioningly, as she inquired:--"Indeed?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
which person or people
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Across the wide refectory, two other pairs of eyes were also watching Nan and in the proud face of Muriel Metcalf there was a sneering expression.
showing curiosity
From this reading During the dinner hour Phyllis glanced often at her dearest friend wondering, almost troubled, at the change that had so recently come over her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "She dreads having the truth found out, I suppose," Daisy Wells replied, "but probably we are the only ones who know it and of course we would not tell."
