the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “THE BIRD IS NETTED.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading He met her gaze and smiled faintly, and her eyes fell.
Faradeane
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From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He met her gaze and smiled faintly, and her eyes fell.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
a long fixed look
From this reading He met her gaze and smiled faintly, and her eyes fell.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
death of a person
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
half-sad
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From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THE BIRD IS NETTED.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
light-heartedness
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From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met her gaze and smiled faintly, and her eyes fell.
NETTEDadjectiveUS /ˈnetɪd/
having open interstices or resembling a web
From this reading “THE BIRD IS NETTED.”
not any; not one
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
Olivia
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From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He met her gaze and smiled faintly, and her eyes fell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
teatable
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From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE BIRD IS NETTED.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
be dressed in
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As Faradeane went up to her for his cup, she raised her eyes to his face curiously, and felt no surprise at seeing it wear its usual grave and half-sad expression.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had instinctively known that he had been acting during the dinner, and the light-heartedness which had so enchanted the rest, was but seeming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ladies had got their outdoor things on; but Olivia stood at the teatable with her gloves off to give the gentlemen their tea.
