used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
for the reason that
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
fearless and daring
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading Yet when the world looked at her casually it saw a smiling countenance.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Yet when the world looked at her casually it saw a smiling countenance.
crowsfeet
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From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading These opinions were more generally shared by the good temperance folk of the neighborhood and in the town.
usually; as a rule
From this reading These opinions were more generally shared by the good temperance folk of the neighborhood and in the town.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These opinions were more generally shared by the good temperance folk of the neighborhood and in the town.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet when the world looked at her casually it saw a smiling countenance.
JUNCTIONnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Yet when the world looked at her casually it saw a smiling countenance.
McVeigh's
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From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These opinions were more generally shared by the good temperance folk of the neighborhood and in the town.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading These opinions were more generally shared by the good temperance folk of the neighborhood and in the town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading These opinions were more generally shared by the good temperance folk of the neighborhood and in the town.
others
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From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
plenteousadjective
affording an abundant supply
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
on the contrary
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
cut with a saw
From this reading Yet when the world looked at her casually it saw a smiling countenance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading These opinions were more generally shared by the good temperance folk of the neighborhood and in the town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Yet when the world looked at her casually it saw a smiling countenance.
sobrietynounUS /səˈbraɪəti/
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading These opinions were more generally shared by the good temperance folk of the neighborhood and in the town.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These opinions were more generally shared by the good temperance folk of the neighborhood and in the town.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
having come into contact
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading These opinions were more generally shared by the good temperance folk of the neighborhood and in the town.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Some thought her face hard, and the smile bold rather than a kindly one; others, that she was of coarse intellect and smiled because she could not appreciate the daily trials and troubles of the poor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The features were conspicuous because of the abrupt falling in of her cheeks, and her grey eyes were deep set and touched at the corners by plenteous crowsfeet.
at the time that
From this reading Yet when the world looked at her casually it saw a smiling countenance.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Yet when the world looked at her casually it saw a smiling countenance.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading _THE WRECK AT THE JUNCTION._ The widow McVeigh's face was a picture of sobriety, in fact, almost severity.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet when the world looked at her casually it saw a smiling countenance.
