used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
anew
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An encounter in which she could not find her poise was as new as it was bewildering to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An encounter in which she could not find her poise was as new as it was bewildering to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading An encounter in which she could not find her poise was as new as it was bewildering to her.
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channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
ColliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/
someone who works in a coal mine
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the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading An encounter in which she could not find her poise was as new as it was bewildering to her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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deflectverbUS /dɪˈflekt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading An encounter in which she could not find her poise was as new as it was bewildering to her.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
to come or go into
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exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
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undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading An encounter in which she could not find her poise was as new as it was bewildering to her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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in a gradual manner
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MORE CAVE-MAN STUFF When Nancy left Collier Pratt's studio on the day of her first sitting for the portrait he was to do of her, she never expected to enter it again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
be the source of pain
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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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 It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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engage in
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading An encounter in which she could not find her poise was as new as it was bewildering to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An encounter in which she could not find her poise was as new as it was bewildering to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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and nothing more
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
a full supply
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading An encounter in which she could not find her poise was as new as it was bewildering to her.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
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Pratt's
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a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
self-disgustnoun
shame resulting from strong dislike of yourself or your actions
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading MORE CAVE-MAN STUFF When Nancy left Collier Pratt's studio on the day of her first sitting for the portrait he was to do of her, she never expected to enter it again.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
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the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading MORE CAVE-MAN STUFF When Nancy left Collier Pratt's studio on the day of her first sitting for the portrait he was to do of her, she never expected to enter it again.
suitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was in a panic of hurt pride and anger at his handling of the situation that had developed there, and in a passion of self-disgust that she had been responsible for it.
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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at the time that
From this reading MORE CAVE-MAN STUFF When Nancy left Collier Pratt's studio on the day of her first sitting for the portrait he was to do of her, she never expected to enter it again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An encounter in which she could not find her poise was as new as it was bewildering to her.
which person or people
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
belonging to which person
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading It was a simple fact of her experience that the men she knew valued her favors, and exerted themselves to win them.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had always had plenty of suitors, or at least admirers who lacked only a few smiles of encouragement to make suitors of them, and she was accustomed to the consideration of the desirable woman, whose privilege it is to guide the conversation into personal channels, or gently deflect it therefrom.
