used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MILD REQUEST.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In fact, Grace had a pale, tired air this afternoon, very unlike her general bearing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading In fact, Grace had a pale, tired air this afternoon, very unlike her general bearing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The brother’s eyes noted this from the railway carriage before they had clasped hands.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The brother’s eyes noted this from the railway carriage before they had clasped hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The brother’s eyes noted this from the railway carriage before they had clasped hands.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading The brother’s eyes noted this from the railway carriage before they had clasped hands.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
Dynechester
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From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The brother’s eyes noted this from the railway carriage before they had clasped hands.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Grace had a pale, tired air this afternoon, very unlike her general bearing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In fact, Grace had a pale, tired air this afternoon, very unlike her general bearing.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The brother’s eyes noted this from the railway carriage before they had clasped hands.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
MILDadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading A MILD REQUEST.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The brother’s eyes noted this from the railway carriage before they had clasped hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading In fact, Grace had a pale, tired air this afternoon, very unlike her general bearing.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The brother’s eyes noted this from the railway carriage before they had clasped hands.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
express the need or desire for
From this reading A MILD REQUEST.
sealskinnoun
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
having a supporting base
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The brother’s eyes noted this from the railway carriage before they had clasped hands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In fact, Grace had a pale, tired air this afternoon, very unlike her general bearing.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading In fact, Grace had a pale, tired air this afternoon, very unlike her general bearing.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading In fact, Grace had a pale, tired air this afternoon, very unlike her general bearing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
under normal conditions
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
precisely as stated
From this reading In fact, Grace had a pale, tired air this afternoon, very unlike her general bearing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grace was standing on the platform at the Dynechester station the afternoon of the next day, as the train from London pulled slowly up.
(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 In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
which person or people
From this reading In her sealskin coat and cap she looked strikingly handsome, but more than one of the people who knew her well had remarked a difference in the girl’s usually bright, happy expression.
