used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
speak to
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading He had noticed her on the terrace, by the band-stand one morning, and admired her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
band-stand
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From this reading He had noticed her on the terrace, by the band-stand one morning, and admired her.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Of what consequence was it where she was staying?
without stop or interruption
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
divisible by two
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
a young female
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
Heriot
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From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had noticed her on the terrace, by the band-stand one morning, and admired her.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He had noticed her on the terrace, by the band-stand one morning, and admired her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had noticed her on the terrace, by the band-stand one morning, and admired her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
a light shade of red
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of what consequence was it where she was staying?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Of what consequence was it where she was staying?
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading He had noticed her on the terrace, by the band-stand one morning, and admired her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The idea was so foreign to his temperament that Heriot was reluctant to believe that he had entertained it even during a few seconds.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He continued his way past the big pink house and the girl on the balcony, surprised at the interest roused in him by this chance discovery of her address.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of what consequence was it where she was staying?
in or at the place that
From this reading Of what consequence was it where she was staying?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, he had unconsciously attributed to the possessor of a delicious complexion, and a pair of grey eyes, darkly fringed, vague characteristics to which she was probably a stranger.
