used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could he refuse them?
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
at any time
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/
having the hands covered with gloves
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
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From this reading How could he refuse them?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
LucenounUS /luːs/
United States publisher of magazines (1898-1967)
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
by chance
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading How could he refuse them?
Identical; not different.
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
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From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For it seemed to her that Providence had especially intervened in her behalf and sent him to her side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading How could he refuse them?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
communicated in words
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all of us have an idea that Providence is more interested in us than in other persons.
at the time that
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Drake stood and looked at her for an instant with the same surprise which had assailed him when he recognized her; then he took the small, exquisitely gloved hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Luce came forward to him with both hands extended; and the "Drake, thank God!" was perhaps as genuinely a devout an expression as she had ever uttered.
