used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
alighted
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From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading When her blue eyes lighted on Rob, they darkened with pleasure.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
business-like
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From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
city-cut
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From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading When her blue eyes lighted on Rob, they darkened with pleasure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
opinion or judgment
From this reading When her blue eyes lighted on Rob, they darkened with pleasure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Rob's Friend the Reporter_ Silvia's vague prophecy was fulfilled.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading _Rob's Friend the Reporter_ Silvia's vague prophecy was fulfilled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When her blue eyes lighted on Rob, they darkened with pleasure.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/
a detailed list of all the items in stock
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
set afire or burning
From this reading When her blue eyes lighted on Rob, they darkened with pleasure.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When her blue eyes lighted on Rob, they darkened with pleasure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading When her blue eyes lighted on Rob, they darkened with pleasure.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading _Rob's Friend the Reporter_ Silvia's vague prophecy was fulfilled.
ReporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading _Rob's Friend the Reporter_ Silvia's vague prophecy was fulfilled.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading When her blue eyes lighted on Rob, they darkened with pleasure.
Rob's
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From this reading _Rob's Friend the Reporter_ Silvia's vague prophecy was fulfilled.
Rossiter
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From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
Silvia's
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From this reading _Rob's Friend the Reporter_ Silvia's vague prophecy was fulfilled.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Rob's Friend the Reporter_ Silvia's vague prophecy was fulfilled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When her blue eyes lighted on Rob, they darkened with pleasure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Rossiter!" she exclaimed, "this is better than I hoped for."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading _Rob's Friend the Reporter_ Silvia's vague prophecy was fulfilled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Rob's Friend the Reporter_ Silvia's vague prophecy was fulfilled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
at the time that
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looked us all over--not boldly, but with a business-like directness as if she were taking inventory of stock, or acting as judge at a competition.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the event of the day, the arrival of the stage, occurred, a solitary passenger alighted, a slim, alert, city-cut young woman.
