used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yes, the girl was a lady, there could be no doubt of that.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, the girl was a lady, there could be no doubt of that.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
Challoner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the first time she looked at Lady Challoner's note.
clear-cutadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrkʌt/
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yes, the girl was a lady, there could be no doubt of that.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Yes, the girl was a lady, there could be no doubt of that.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time she looked at Lady Challoner's note.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time she looked at Lady Challoner's note.
a young female
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It was a face with a history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
not any; not one
From this reading Yes, the girl was a lady, there could be no doubt of that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
a brief written record
From this reading For the first time she looked at Lady Challoner's note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yes, the girl was a lady, there could be no doubt of that.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
overmastered
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From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
be seated
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yes, the girl was a lady, there could be no doubt of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yes, the girl was a lady, there could be no doubt of that.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time she looked at Lady Challoner's note.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, the girl was a lady, there could be no doubt of that.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it was not only the evidence of refinement in the face and the manner of the girl that struck Lady Bell; there was an expression in the dark eyes and clear-cut lips, slightly compressed, which roused her interest and curiosity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a face with a history.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, the girl was a lady, there could be no doubt of that.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Lady Bell overmastered her surprise, and asking the young girl to sit down, looked at her critically as she did so.
