used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I AM QUITE SURE OF HIM."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading There was a breath--a sudden entering current--of antagonism and prejudice that daunted her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading There was a breath--a sudden entering current--of antagonism and prejudice that daunted her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
put or send forth
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading There was a breath--a sudden entering current--of antagonism and prejudice that daunted her.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading There was a breath--a sudden entering current--of antagonism and prejudice that daunted her.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
a movement into or inward
From this reading There was a breath--a sudden entering current--of antagonism and prejudice that daunted her.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
Fitzroy
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From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
a young female
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I AM QUITE SURE OF HIM."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I AM QUITE SURE OF HIM."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
without good reason
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I AM QUITE SURE OF HIM."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading There was a breath--a sudden entering current--of antagonism and prejudice that daunted her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I AM QUITE SURE OF HIM."
on the contrary
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading There was a breath--a sudden entering current--of antagonism and prejudice that daunted her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I AM QUITE SURE OF HIM."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a breath--a sudden entering current--of antagonism and prejudice that daunted her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Fitzroy cast an admiring look at the girl as she sat there with glowing cheeks and downcast lids.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was rather dismayed at her position, and her fingers trembled a little over their work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nan would willingly have effected her escape too, but she was detained by the flowers that Dick had tossed so lightly into her lap.
