used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even a rear view of her revealed this.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Things promised to go well with her and what was hers that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was assurance in the poise of her head; assuredly there was a beaming as of confidence in her eyes.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading There was assurance in the poise of her head; assuredly there was a beaming as of confidence in her eyes.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading There was assurance in the poise of her head; assuredly there was a beaming as of confidence in her eyes.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading There was assurance in the poise of her head; assuredly there was a beaming as of confidence in her eyes.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading There was assurance in the poise of her head; assuredly there was a beaming as of confidence in her eyes.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading The lady, plainly, was not exactly displeased with herself.
divisible by two
From this reading Even a rear view of her revealed this.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The lady, plainly, was not exactly displeased with herself.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was assurance in the poise of her head; assuredly there was a beaming as of confidence in her eyes.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Things promised to go well with her and what was hers that afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There was assurance in the poise of her head; assuredly there was a beaming as of confidence in her eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even a rear view of her revealed this.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Things promised to go well with her and what was hers that afternoon.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The lady, plainly, was not exactly displeased with herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was assurance in the poise of her head; assuredly there was a beaming as of confidence in her eyes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady, plainly, was not exactly displeased with herself.
modishadjective
in the current fashion or style
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lady, plainly, was not exactly displeased with herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even a rear view of her revealed this.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The lady, plainly, was not exactly displeased with herself.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading There was assurance in the poise of her head; assuredly there was a beaming as of confidence in her eyes.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Things promised to go well with her and what was hers that afternoon.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Even a rear view of her revealed this.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Even a rear view of her revealed this.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, she had reasons other than the satisfaction inspired by the possession of a modish and becoming garb for feeling happy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Things promised to go well with her and what was hers that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lady, plainly, was not exactly displeased with herself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was assurance in the poise of her head; assuredly there was a beaming as of confidence in her eyes.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things promised to go well with her and what was hers that afternoon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even a rear view of her revealed this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Things promised to go well with her and what was hers that afternoon.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Even a rear view of her revealed this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lady, plainly, was not exactly displeased with herself.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Things promised to go well with her and what was hers that afternoon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Things promised to go well with her and what was hers that afternoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lady, plainly, was not exactly displeased with herself.
