used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
ALMA
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From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had often said that peanuts always disposed her to meditation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
automatonnounUS /ɔːˈtɑːmətɑːn/
someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
COMPLICATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
having made preparations
From this reading She had often said that peanuts always disposed her to meditation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
drolladjectiveUS /droʊl/
comical in an odd or whimsical manner
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
gogglesnounUS /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
only a very short time before
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
heavy-lidded
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From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading She had often said that peanuts always disposed her to meditation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
munchingverbUS /ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
nubbinnoun
a small nub (especially an undeveloped fruit or ear of corn)
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She had often said that peanuts always disposed her to meditation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
peanutsnounUS /ˈpiːnəts/
an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
on the contrary
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had often said that peanuts always disposed her to meditation.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
unchangingadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
conforming to the same principles or course of action over time
From this reading But the unchanging gravity of her face, as she turned around to greet her prodigal roommate, told Nancy that there was really some serious matter on her friend's mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
at the time that
From this reading Her bushy brown hair was pinned up into a droll little "nubbin" on top of her head, her goggles had slipped down almost to the tip of her nose, and altogether her attitude, when Nancy burst in upon her late on Sunday afternoon, gave evidence that she was in a thoughtful mood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
window-seat
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From this reading With her feet on the window-seat she gazed out upon a rather dreary scene of fog and rain, hardly blinking her big, heavy-lidded eyes, and devouring peanuts like an automaton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALMA MAKES COMPLICATIONS Charlotte was sitting in the easy chair which she had imported to her new lodging with the rest of her belongings, munching peanuts.
